Which of the following Elephant Reserves is correctly matched with its state?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Anamalai ER – Tamil Nadu.
Explanation:
☛ Anamalai Elephant Reserve is located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu.
☛ 'Project Elephant' was launched in 1992 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to ensure the long-term survival of Asian elephants.
☛ Elephant Reserves are designated to protect elephant habitats, secure migration corridors, and address human-elephant conflict.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Agasthiyamalai Elephant Reserve: Located in Tamil Nadu (notified in 2022 as the state's 5th elephant reserve).
☛ Singhbhum Elephant Reserve: Located in Jharkhand; it was the first Elephant Reserve notified in India in 2001.
☛ Coimbatore Elephant Reserve: Located in Tamil Nadu.
☛ Karnataka hosts the largest population of wild Asian elephants in India, followed by Assam.
☛ The Asian elephant is declared the National Heritage Animal of India (declared in 2010) and is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ In which year was 'Project Elephant' launched in India? → 1992
☛ Which was the first Elephant Reserve established in India? → Singhbhum Elephant Reserve (Jharkhand)
☛ Which Indian state has the highest elephant population? → Karnataka
☛ On which date is World Elephant Day celebrated globally? → 12 August
☛ What is the conservation status of the Asian Elephant on the IUCN Red List? → Endangered