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Difficulty: MediumState Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Consider the following statements regarding the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve located in Rajasthan:

1. It was officially notified as Rajasthan's fourth Tiger Reserve in May 2022.
2. It acts as a vital ecological corridor connecting the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve with the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve.
3. It is situated primarily in the Jaisalmer and Barmer districts along the Thar Desert border.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only
The option stating '1 and 2 only' is correct because Ramgarh Vishdhari was declared Rajasthan's 4th Tiger Reserve in May 2022 (Bundi district) and serves as an important habitat connectivity bridge between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding notification year and order in the state.
Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in Bundi district was declared Rajasthan's 4th tiger reserve in May 2022. Statement 1 is correct.
It follows Ranthambore, Sariska, and Mukundra Hills as designated tiger reserves in Rajasthan.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding ecological connectivity.
It connects Ranthambore Tiger Reserve on the north-east side to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve on the south-side. Statement 2 is correct.
This corridor allows young tigers migrating from Ranthambore to find habitat space in Mukundra Hills.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding geographic/administrative location.
Ramgarh Vishdhari is located in the southeastern region of Rajasthan (Bundi district), not in western desert districts like Jaisalmer/Barmer. Statement 3 is incorrect.
Desert National Park is located across Jaisalmer and Barmer districts.

Key Concept

State Protected Area Designation and Geographical Location of Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve
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