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Question

Where is 'Bandipur' Sanctuary situated?

The correct answer is

Karnataka

Locating the Bandipur Sanctuary

The question asks about the location of the famous 'Bandipur' Sanctuary.

The Bandipur National Park, which was originally established as a sanctuary, is a well-known wildlife reserve in India. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is famous for its tiger and elephant population. The park covers a significant area and is an important conservation site.

To determine the location, let's consider the options provided:

  • Karnataka: Karnataka is a state in Southern India known for its diverse geography and wildlife.
  • Odisha: Odisha is a state in Eastern India.
  • Gujarat: Gujarat is a state in Western India.
  • Rajasthan: Rajasthan is a state in Northern India.

Historical and geographical information confirms that the Bandipur National Park is located in the state of Karnataka.

It is situated in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. The park was established as a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger in 1973 and is one of the premier tiger reserves in India.

Therefore, the correct state where Bandipur Sanctuary is situated is Karnataka.

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Important Questions from National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

  1. The first phase of the ‘action plan for introduction of the Cheetah in India’ witnessed ________ being released in the Kuno National Park of Madhya Pradesh in September 2022.

  2. Consider the following statements regarding Sundarbans:

    1. The Sundarbans hosts the largest mangrove forests in the world, lying on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal.
    2. 40% of Sundarban lies in India and the rest in Bangladesh.
    3. It has been designated both as a UNESCO World Heritage site and as a Wetland of International Importance under Ramsar Convention 1972.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  3. Consider the following statements regarding Citizenship Amendment Act,(CAA) 2019:

    1. The CAA provides citizenship on the basis of religion to four undocumented non-Muslim communities.
    2. It exempts the members of the six communities from any criminal case under the Foreigners Act, of 1946 and the Passport Act, of 1920.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  4. The discovery of a large Utricularia population in Keoladeo National Park suggests:

  5. Consider the following statements:

    1. Recently, Golden-headed Cisticola has been found in Mathikettan Shola National Park.

    2. Mathikettan Shola National Park is located in Idukki district of Kerala.

    3. Golden-headed Cisticola has been declared as critically endangered in IUCN Red list.

    How many of the above statement is/are correct?

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