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Difficulty: Very hardState Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Consider the following statements regarding the forests, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries of Madhya Pradesh:

1. Kanha Tiger Reserve became the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, named 'Bhoorsingh the Barasingha'.
2. Kuno National Park is drained by the Kuno River, which is a key tributary of the Chambal River.
3. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is designated as the smallest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer

The statements stating that Kanha Tiger Reserve introduced 'Bhoorsingh the Barasingha' as its mascot and that Kuno National Park is drained by the Kuno River (a tributary of the Chambal) are correct. The statement claiming Nauradehi is the smallest sanctuary is incorrect.
The correct response identifies that Kanha Tiger Reserve created history in 2017 by launching 'Bhoorsingh the Barasingha' as its official mascot, and Kuno National Park is indeed drained by the Kuno River (a tributary of the Chambal River). Statement 3 is false because Nauradehi is the largest sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, not the smallest.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Kanha Tiger Reserve's official mascot.
Statement 1 is correct. In 2017, Kanha Tiger Reserve became the first tiger reserve in India to introduce an official mascot, 'Bhoorsingh the Barasingha' (swamp deer).
Verify state environmental initiatives and official flora/fauna symbols.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the drainage of Kuno National Park.
Statement 2 is correct. Kuno National Park in Sheopur district is traversed by the Kuno River, which flows northward to join the Chambal River.
Verify river-sanctuary spatial associations in state physical geography.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding the area classification of Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary (spanning Sagar, Damoh, Narsinghpur, and Raisen) is the LARGEST wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh (~1,197 km²). Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary in Indore is the smallest (~2.34 km²).
Verify relative extent and boundary facts of state protected areas.

Key Concept

State Protected Area Network, Flora/Fauna Mascots, and Sanctuary Drainage Systems of Madhya Pradesh
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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State Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

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