Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?
- AKanha National ParkCorrect
- BManas National Park
- CMudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
- DTal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation
Kanha National Park, located in Madhya Pradesh, is widely recognized for its significant role in the conservation of the hard ground Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii branderi), a distinct sub-species of the Indian swamp deer. Unlike its counterparts that prefer swampy grasslands, the hard ground Barasingha thrives in the dry, open grasslands typical of Kanha. It is also exclusively graminivorous, meaning it feeds solely on grasses.
Kanha National Park successfully brought this sub-species back from the brink of extinction through dedicated conservation efforts, making it a prime example of successful wildlife management.
Manas National Park (Assam): Known for its tigers, rhinos, and wild buffalo, but not specifically for hard ground Barasingha.
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu): Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, known for elephants, tigers, and a wide variety of other fauna, but not the hard ground Barasingha.
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan): Known for its Blackbucks.
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