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Difficulty: HardState Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Consider the following statements regarding the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park ecosystem:

1. It is situated in the deltaic region formed by the confluence of the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers.
2. It harbors the largest population of saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in India.
3. It was declared a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2002.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A
    1 and 2 only
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3Answer

Answer

All three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct.
The option stating '1, 2 and 3' is correct because all three statements are factually accurate. Bhitarkanika lies in the deltaic convergence of the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers, maintains the highest density of saltwater crocodiles in India, and was designated as a Ramsar site in August 2002.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding estuarine location and river systems.
Statement 1 is correct. Bhitarkanika is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha in the delta complex of the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers.
Geographical facts confirm the estuarine river network of the sanctuary.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding fauna population density.
Statement 2 is correct. Bhitarkanika is internationally renowned for housing the largest estuarine/saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) population in India.
Annual wildlife census data consistently verifies this flagship species dominance.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding wetland notification status.
Statement 3 is correct. Bhitarkanika Mangroves were designated as a Ramsar Site #1208 on August 19, 2002.
Official international environmental treaty listings confirm this Ramsar designation.

Key Concept

State Environmental Geography - Estuarine Protected Areas and Wetland Conservation Status
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