Consider the following areas: 1. Bandipur 2. Bhitarkanika 3. Manas 4. Sunderbans Which of the above are Tiger Reserves?

QUESTION

Medium

Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2012

Consider the following areas:

Bandipur
Bhitarkanika
Manas
Sunderbans

Which of the above are Tiger Reserves?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

The tiger reserves of India were set up in 1973 and are governed under Project Tiger, which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Government of India. A Tiger Reserve is an area that is dedicated to the conservation and protection of the tiger population. It aims to provide a safe and secure environment for tigers to thrive by ensuring the preservation of their habitats and prey species.

Bandipur is a Tiger Reserve located in Karnataka. Manas is a National Park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam. Sunderbans is a Tiger Reserve located in West Bengal.

However, Bhitarkanika is a wetland famous for its bird diversity and is not a Tiger Reserve.

Therefore, Bandipur, Manas, and Sunderbans are declared Tiger Reserves.

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