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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 37

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q37

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The Keoladeo National Park is located in the state of _______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Rajasthan.

  • The Keoladeo National Park is located in the state of Rajasthan.
  • It is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the world's premier destinations for bird-watching, attracting ornithologists and nature lovers from around the world.

  • Keoladeo National Park was among the first sites in India to be designated as a Ramsar Site in 1981, recognizing its international importance as a wetland habitat, especially for bird conservation.

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    The park was renamed Keoladeo because of an ancient temple located within its boundaries, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.