Which of the following tiger reserves is… - NCERT Class 10 Geography MCQ

NCERT Class 10 Geography — Chapter 1: Forest and Wildlife Resources

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Which of the following tiger reserves is located in West Bengal?

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From NCERT Contemporary India - II · Page 3

Options

AManas
BBandhavgarh
CPeriyar
DSunderbans

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Solution

The correct option is Sunderbans.

Explanation

Tiger Reserves in India are protected areas governed by Project Tiger under the administration of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Knowledge of the geographical distribution of these reserves is essential for understanding India's wildlife conservation efforts.

Option-wise Analysis:

Manas is incorrect: Manas Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Assam. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an Elephant Reserve, and a Biosphere Reserve contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.
Bandhavgarh is incorrect: Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It is historically significant and known for a high density of tiger population.
Sunderbans is correct: Sunderbans Tiger Reserve is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It is part of the Sundarbans delta and represents the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is unique as the only mangrove ecosystem inhabited by the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Periyar is incorrect: Periyar Tiger Reserve is located in the Western Ghats of Kerala. It is renowned as both an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve, centered around the Periyar Lake.

Key Takeaway: The Sunderbans Tiger Reserve is located in West Bengal and is globally significant as the only mangrove habitat supporting a tiger population.

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