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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 34

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q34

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Which of the following is a wildlife sanctuary in north-east India?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Manas.

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India’s most important protected areas, located in Assam at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.

  • Located in Assam along the Manas River and bordering Bhutan, it spans approximately 39,100 hectares and serves as the core area of the larger Manas Tiger Reserve.

  • Recognized as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Project Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, and Biosphere Reserve.

  • This sanctuary is renowned for its rare and endangered wildlife, including Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, elephants, pygmy hogs, and golden langurs.