Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Part-III)

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary located in Assam is one of the first reserves included in the network of the tiger reserves under Project Tiger in 1973. In 1985, it was declared as World Heritage Site (Natural) by UNESCO for outstanding universal value.

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The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern state of Kerala is spread over the southeast corner of the Western Ghats, and covers a total area of 128 km². It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1958. All other options given in the question, are correctly matched.

Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary or Palpur-Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. The Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary was selected as the reintroduction site for the endangered Asiatic lion because it was home to Asiatic lions before they were hunted to extinction in about 1873.

The expert committee of the Ministry of Environment had given its approval in March 2017 to transfer Asian lions to Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary from Gir National Park, Gujarat. According to the committee, the conditions of Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary are suitable for another house of Asian lions. However, translocation project was contested by the Government of Gujarat.

Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is located 54 km from Pithoragarh near Askot in Uttarakhand.

Askot Wildlife Sanctuary and Gangotri National Park are located in Uttarakhand State. Both of these protected areas are most likely

Kedarnath-Nanda Devi-Binsar-Askot sanctuaries are located from West to East in Uttarakhand. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Chamoli and is known for its exquisite floral species. Sprawled over an area of 975 sq km, it has been named after the Kedarnath Temple, which lies on its northern border. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest protected area in the region of the Western Himalayas. It is best known for the endangered musk deer, and is thus called the Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary falls on the trekking route from Gauri Kund to the Kedarnath Temple. The sanctuary is rich in fauna and one can find animals like snow leopards, Indian leopards, jackals, Himalayan black bear, yellow-throated marten, red fox, etc. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, also known as the Nanda Devi National Park, is a spectacular expanse of wilderness in the upper reaches of the Himalayas. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and the Valley of Flowers, both a part of the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List, encompass a unique transition zone between the Zanskar mountain range and the Great Himalaya. Located under the guard of the Nanda Devi peak, the rugged and dramatic reserve is spread across three districts of Uttarakhand, ie Chamoli, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar. With exceptional biodiversity, the reserve has significant populations of globally threatened species like the snow leopard, the Himalayan musk deer and numerous plants. It is also home to the Asiatic black bear, Himalayan brown bear, bharal and Himalayan tahr.

Binsar was the erstwhile summer capital of the Chand Dynasty rulers, who ruled Kumaon from the 7th to 18th century AD. Situated at the height of 2,420 m, the sleepy and picturesque hamlet is one of the most scenic locations in the Kumaon hills.

Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary is located 54 km (34 mi) from Pithoragarh near Askot in Uttarakhand state of India. This sanctuary has been set up primarily with the object of conserving the musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) and its habitat

Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Chamoli and is known for its exquisite floral species. Sprawled over an area of 975 sq km, it has been named after the Kedarnath Temple, which lies on its northern border. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest protected area in the region of the Western Himalayas. It is best known for the endangered musk deer, and is thus called the Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary.

Suklaphanta Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kanchanpur district of south-west Nepal. It is spread over 305 sq. km. area. This area was banned for hunting till 1969. In 1976 it was recognized as wildlife sanctuary and as National Park in 2017.