In which state is Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary located?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Telangana.
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, now designated as the Kawal Tiger Reserve, is located in the Mancherial district of Telangana, India. Established in 1965 and declared a tiger reserve in 2012, it is one of the oldest sanctuaries in the region. The sanctuary is part of the Deccan Plateau and is covered with dry deciduous forests, rich in biodiversity. It is home to tigers, leopards, sloth bears, gaur, sambar, and several species of birds and reptiles. Kawal plays a crucial role in tiger conservation as part of India’s Project Tiger. Its strategic location connects important tiger corridors in central and southern India.