UPSC Prelims 2017·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?

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  1. ABhitarkanika Mangroves
  2. BChambal RiverCorrect
  3. CPulicat Lake
  4. DDeepor Beel

Explanation

Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) are critically endangered crocodilians known for their distinctive long, slender snouts. The National Chambal Sanctuary, which encompasses a large stretch of the Chambal River in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, is widely recognized as the primary natural habitat and a crucial breeding ground for gharials in India. Conservation efforts have been focused on this river stretch due to its pristine conditions and suitable habitat for these unique reptiles.
geography: If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?

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