Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Part-III)

41. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"? [I.A.S. (Pre.) 2020]

(a) Corbett
(b) Ranthambore
(c) Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam
(d) Sunderban

Correct Answer: (c) Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam

Solution:Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve of Andhra Pradesh is the largest tiger habitat in India. It is notable that after the reorganization of the State, 3296.31 sq. km area of this Reserve falls under Andhra Pradesh.

42. Which one of the following national parks is not listed in "Project Tiger"? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above

Solution:All the four parks given in the options are listed under Project Tiger. As on January, 2024 there are 55 parks which are governed by Project Tiger.

43. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using codes given below the Lists: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

List-I (Tiger Reserve)	List-II (State)
A. Bandipur	1. Assam
B. Manas	2. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Namdapha	3. Karnataka
D. Simlipal	4. Odisha

Codes:

Option	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	1	2	4
(b)	1	2	3	4
(c)	3	1	4	2
(d)	4	3	2	1

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correct matching belongs to option (a).

44. Which one of the following is not a Project Tiger Reserve in India? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

(a) Dudhwa
(b) Chilka
(c) Kanha
(d) Manas

Correct Answer: (b) Chilka

Solution:Chilka does not belong to Project Tiger.

45. Kanha National park is famous for: [M.P.P.S.C. (Pre), 2018]

(a) Lions
(b) Cows
(c) Elephants
(d) Tigers

Correct Answer: (d) Tigers

Solution:The Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh came into being in 1955 and forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, created in 1974 under Project Tiger. The Park's landmark achievement is the preservation of the rare hardground Swamp Deer (Barasingha), saving it from near extinction. Stringent conservation programs for the overall protection of the Park's fauna and flora, makes Kanha one of the most well maintained National Parks in Asia.

46. Consider the following areas- [I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]

1. Bandipur

2. Bhitarkanika

3. Manas

4. Sunderbans

Which of the above are Tiger Reserves?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4

Solution:The tiger reserve are bandipur, manas and Sunderban.

47. Which of the following in Bihar started the Vulture's Conservation Plan? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2022]

(a) Kaimur Tiger Reserve
(b) Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Valmiki Tiger Reserve
(d) Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary

Correct Answer: (c) Valmiki Tiger Reserve

Solution:Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VIR) of Bihar has launched Vulture Conservation Plan (VAP)

48. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.

2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.

3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only

Solution:Asiatic lion is found naturally in Gir National Park situated in Gujarat. The Bactrian camel or Double-humped camel is native of Central Asia. In India it is found in Nubra Valley. One-horned Rhino is found in India and Nepal both. Hence option (a) is correct answer.

49. In which of the following States Sundarban mangrove is located? [C.G.P.S.C. (Pre), 2018]

(a) Gujarat
(b) West Bengal
(c) Odisha
(d) Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) West Bengal

Solution:The pride of West Bengal, India, Sundarbans covers an area of around 10,000 km2 in the delta of Ganges. It lies on the south-east of Kolkata and borders the Bay of Bengal. This wonderful biosphere reserve houses many rare and endangered animals including aquatic mammals, tigers, birds and reptiles.

50. Which one of the following Tiger reserves of India is located in Mizoram? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

(a) Melghat
(b) Buxa
(c) Dampha
(d) Bhadra

Correct Answer: (c) Dampha

Solution:Dampa Tiger Reserve is located in western Mizoram.