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Arrange the following Tiger Reserves of India from North to South:

1. Dudhwa

2. Panna

3. Pench

4. Indravati

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The correct answer is

1, 2, 3, 4

Arranging Tiger Reserves of India from North to South

The question asks us to arrange four specific Tiger Reserves in India according to their geographical location, starting from the North and moving towards the South. To solve this, we need to know the state where each of these Tiger Reserves is located and their relative positions.

Let's identify the location of each Tiger Reserve:

  1. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve: Located in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh is in the northern part of India.
  2. Panna Tiger Reserve: Located in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh is in central India, south of Uttar Pradesh.
  3. Pench Tiger Reserve: Located in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. This reserve is further south in central India, south of Panna.
  4. Indravati Tiger Reserve: Located in Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh is in east-central India, generally south-east of Pench.

Now, let's determine the North-to-South order based on their locations:

  • Dudhwa in Uttar Pradesh is the northernmost among the given reserves.
  • Panna in Madhya Pradesh is located south of Dudhwa.
  • Pench, straddling Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, is situated south of Panna.
  • Indravati in Chhattisgarh is located further south and slightly east compared to Pench.

Therefore, the correct North-to-South arrangement is Dudhwa, Panna, Pench, and Indravati.

Mapping this order back to the numbers assigned in the question:

  • Dudhwa = 1
  • Panna = 2
  • Pench = 3
  • Indravati = 4

The resulting North-to-South sequence of the numbers is 1, 2, 3, 4.

We can summarize this in a table:

Number Tiger Reserve State(s) Relative Location (North to South)
1 Dudhwa Uttar Pradesh 1st (Northernmost)
2 Panna Madhya Pradesh 2nd
3 Pench Madhya Pradesh / Maharashtra 3rd
4 Indravati Chhattisgarh 4th (Southernmost)

Based on the arrangement from North to South, the sequence of the given numbers is 1, 2, 3, 4.

Revision Table: Tiger Reserve Locations

Understanding the geographical location of important wildlife reserves is crucial for questions like this. Here's a quick summary:

Tiger Reserve State
Dudhwa Uttar Pradesh
Panna Madhya Pradesh
Pench Madhya Pradesh / Maharashtra
Indravati Chhattisgarh

Additional Information on Tiger Reserves

Tiger Reserves are areas designated under Project Tiger in India. They are established with the primary aim of conserving the Bengal Tiger population.

  • Project Tiger: Launched in 1973, this initiative aims to protect tigers and their habitats.
  • Legal Status: Tiger Reserves are notified by State Governments based on recommendations from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
  • Structure: Each Tiger Reserve has a core area (legally protected as a National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary) and a buffer area (which may be a combination of forest and non-forest land).

Knowing the approximate location of major Tiger Reserves across different states of India helps in answering geographical arrangement questions.

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    1. The idea of Biosphere Reserve was initiated by UNESCO in 1973-74

    2. There are 18 designated Biosphere Reserves in India

    3. All Biosphere Reserves in India have been included in world network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO

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