The Bandipur Tiger Reserve is in _____.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2: Karnataka.
Explanation:
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Karnataka, India. It is one of the country's most famous and oldest national parks.
- History: It was established as a tiger sanctuary in the year 1973 under 'Project Tiger'.
- Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: Together with Bandipur, Tamil Nadu's 'Mudumalai National Park', and Kerala's 'Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary', it forms part of India's largest protected area—the 'Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve'.
- Key Features: Apart from tigers, a very large population of Indian elephants is found here. The Kabini and Moyar rivers flow through the reserve.
Major Tiger Reserves in Other States (Quick Revision):
- Assam (Option 1): Kaziranga, Manas, Orang, and Nameri.
- Madhya Pradesh (Option 3): Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna, and Satpura. (It is also known as the 'Tiger State').
- Kerala (Option 4): Periyar and Parambikulam.
Important Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: Which is India's first national park?
Answer: Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand), formerly known as 'Hailey National Park'.
Question: In which year was 'Project Tiger' launched?
Answer: 1973.
Question: Which state has the highest number of tigers?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh.