In which of the following state the Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3: Telangana.
Explanation:
- Amrabad Tiger Reserve is situated in the Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda districts of the Indian state of Telangana. It forms part of the vast forest expanse of the Nallamala Hills.
- Background: Prior to the formation of Telangana, this area was part of Andhra Pradesh's renowned Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Following the bifurcation of the state, its northern section came to be known as the 'Amrabad Tiger Reserve' within Telangana.
- Area: It is one of the largest tiger reserves in India. It is extremely rich in terms of biodiversity; in addition to tigers, the reserve is home to leopards, dholes (wild dogs), and numerous rare wildlife species.
- The Chenchu Tribe: This region also serves as the habitat for the Chenchu—a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)—who have traditionally relied on these forests for their sustenance.
Key Facts Related to Tiger Reserves (Quick Revision):
- India's Largest Tiger Reserve: Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (Andhra Pradesh).
- India's Newest (55th) Tiger Reserve: Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan).
- Project Tiger: Launched by the Government of India in 1973, commencing at Jim Corbett National Park.
- The 'Tiger State': Madhya Pradesh is referred to as India's 'Tiger State' due to its having the highest population of tigers in the country.
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: What is the name of the section of the 'Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve' that is located within Telangana?
Answer: Amrabad Tiger Reserve.
Question: Who was the first Director of 'Project Tiger'?
Answer: Kailash Sankhala (who is known as the 'Tiger Man of India' and hailed from Jodhpur, Rajasthan). Question: When is International Tiger Day celebrated?
Answer: July 29.