Q. Consider the following pairs:

  1. Dampa Tiger Reserve       :   Mizoram
  2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary  :  Sikkim
  3. Saramati Park                  :   Nagaland

Which of the above paris is/are correctly matched?

  • 1 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Notes:

  • The Dampa tiger reserve is located in Mizoram.
    • It covers an area of about 500 km2 in the Lushai Hills at an altitude range of 800–1,100 m.
    • It was declared a tiger reserve in 1994 and is part of Project Tiger.
    • The tropical forests of Dampa Tiger Reserve are home to a diverse flora and fauna.
    • In the tiger census of 2018, no tiger was found in this reserve. A tiger was spotted recently after seven years.
  • The Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura.
    • It is located in South Tripura region.
    • It covers an area of about 389.54 sq km.
    • It is home to animals like elephants, sambar, buffalo, yapping deer, serow, wild goat, etc.
    • One of the landmarks of this sanctuary is lake Dumbur, which attracted around 17 migratory bird species and 126 native bird species in the cold winters, until the number of bird visits has declined significantly in recent years.
  • Saramati is a peak located in Nagaland.
    • It is located near Thanamir Village in the Kiphire district of Nagaland.
    •  It forms a natural boundary between India and Myanmar.

Also Read: