Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries (Bihar)

Total Questions: 6

1. Bihar's first Ramsar Site is located in: [66th B.P.S.C. Re.Exam (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) Begusarai
Solution:
  • Kanwar lake or KabarTal Lake is situated in the Begusarai district of Bihar. It is Asia's largest oxbow lake. It has been declared as a Ramsar site in July, 2020 and became the first Ramsar site in Bihar.

2. Which of the following National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries are in Bihar? [69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

  1. Valmiki National Park
  2. Dudhwa National Park
  3. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 4
Solution:There are 13 wildlife sanctuaries in Bihar which mentioned below:
  1. Baraila Jheel Bird Sanctuary
  2. Bhim Bandh Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
  5. Kanwar Jheel Bird Sanctuary
  6. Kusheshwarasthan Bird Sanctuary
  7. Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary
  8. Nakti Dam Bird Sanctuary
  9. Rajauli (Nawada) Wildlife Sanctuary
  10. Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary
  11. Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary
  12. Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary
  13. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin

3. Which one of the following wildlife sanctuaries is situated in Munger district of Bihar? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (c) Bhimbandh
Solution:
  • Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the south-west of Munger district in Bihar. The sanctuary is spread across an area of approx 682 sq. km. and comprises an undulating topography.

4. Which city in Bihar is famous for wildlife sanctuary and national parks? [44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (a) Hazaribagh
Solution:
  • When this question was asked, Hazaribagh was in undivided Bihar and it was famous for Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. However, after the bifurcation of the state, it falls under Jharkhand. Presently, the only national park (Valmiki National Park) of Bihar is located in west Champaran district.

5. When this question was asked, Hazaribagh was in undivided Bihar and it was famous for Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. However, after the bifurcation of the state, it falls under Jharkhand. Presently, the only national park (Valmiki National Park) of Bihar is located in west Champaran district. [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (b) Bodh Gaya
Solution:
  • Gautam Budh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gaya district of Bihar and Jharkhand (Koderma and Chatra district) while Bodh Gaya is situated in Gaya district. Hazaribagh district is situated in Jharkhand.

6. Which one of the following districts is having the only National Park of Bihar? [66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) West Champaran
Solution:Valmiki National Park is located at the India-Nepal border in the West Champaran district of Bihar on the bank of river Gandak. It is the only National Park in Bihar.