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Difficulty: EasyState Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Regarding the protected areas and forest ecosystems in the state of Rajasthan, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. Ranthambore National Park is situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill ranges.Answer
  2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage wetland located in Bharatpur district.Answer
  3. C
    Sariska Tiger Reserve is situated within the extreme arid desert terrain of Jaisalmer district.
  4. D
    Mukundra Hills National Park is situated along the banks of the ephemeral Luni River in western Rajasthan.

Answer

The correct statements are that Ranthambore National Park is situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill ranges, and Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage wetland located in Bharatpur district.
Ranthambore National Park is ecologically unique as it marks the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill ranges. Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur is an internationally recognized wetland habitat listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the geographical location of Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore is located in Sawai Madhopur district where the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges meet.
Topographical feature verification confirms its position at the range junction.
2
Evaluate the status and location of Keoladeo Ghana National Park
It is located in Bharatpur and holds UNESCO World Heritage and Ramsar wetland status.
Administrative and conservation status verification confirms this statement.
3
Evaluate the location of Sariska Tiger Reserve
Sariska is in Alwar district in northeastern Rajasthan, not Jaisalmer in the far west.
District mapping identifies the misattribution of location.
4
Evaluate the river drainage association of Mukundra Hills National Park
Mukundra Hills is located in the Hadoti region drained by the Chambal and its tributaries, not the Luni River.
Hydrological association confirms the statement is false.

Key Concept

Geographical locations, river basins, and designations of state wildlife sanctuaries and national parks
Estimated Time:45s
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State Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

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