Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?
- ACorbett
- BRanthambore
- CNagarjunsagar-SrisailamCorrect
- DSunderbans
Explanation
The term "Critical Tiger Habitat" (CTH), also known as the core area of a tiger reserve, refers to those areas identified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (as amended in 2006), which are required to be kept inviolate for the purpose of tiger conservation, without affecting the rights of Scheduled Tribes or other forest dwellers.
Among the given options, Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat" in India. It is located in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is not only the largest tiger reserve in terms of total area but also holds the distinction of having the largest core/critical tiger habitat area, essential for the long-term survival of tigers. The other reserves listed, while significant, have smaller Critical Tiger Habitat areas compared to Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam.
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