With reference to the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements: 1. It forms a core component of the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. 2. The region is characterized by high-altitude montane shola forests and tropical wet evergreen forests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct; Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a core part of the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve, which was notified as India's 51st tiger reserve in 2021. Statement 2 is correct; the sanctuary is located in the Western Ghats and features diverse ecosystems including montane shola forests, grasslands, and evergreen forests.

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