From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

The correct option is Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.

From an ecological and geographical perspective, the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve serves as a crucial wildlife corridor linking the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats.

Located in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu, this reserve forms a continuous contiguous forest patch that connects the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (Western Ghats) with the Sigur Plateau and the Eastern Ghats. This connection enables free movement and genetic exchange among long-ranging wildlife species, particularly wild elephants and tigers, making it a vital ecological bridge between the two major mountain ranges of Southern India.