Which wildlife sanctuary is a tri-state protected area in northern India? It is also famous for the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roofed turtle and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. National Chambal Sanctuary.
- National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 5,400 km2 (2,100 sq mi) tri-state protected area in northern India for the protection of the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roof turtle and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin.
- Located on the Chambal River near the tripoint of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.