UPSC Prelims 2012·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

Consider the following protected areas: 1. Bandipur 2. Bhitarkanika 3. Manas 4. Sunderbans Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?

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  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B1, 3 and 4 onlyCorrect
  3. C2, 3 and 4 only
  4. D1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

The correct answer is B because Bandipur, Manas, and Sunderbans are officially designated Tiger Reserves, while Bhitarkanika is not. 1. Bandipur located in Karnataka was among the first nine tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1973. 2. Bhitarkanika located in Odisha is a National Park and a Ramsar site famous for its saltwater crocodiles and mangroves, but it is not a Tiger Reserve. 3. Manas located in Assam is a Tiger Reserve as well as a UNESCO World Heritage site and an Elephant Reserve. 4. Sunderbans located in West Bengal is a famous Tiger Reserve known for its royal Bengal tigers inhabiting the mangrove ecosystem. Since 1, 3, and 4 are Tiger Reserves and 2 is not, option B is the correct choice.
geography: Consider the following protected areas: 1. Bandipur 2. Bhitarkanika 3. Manas 4. Sunderbans Which of the above are declar

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