Q. With reference to the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), consider the following statements:
1.It is famous for the presence of golden tiger.
2.Budhabalanga river flows through the Reserve.
3.Santhal tribe resides in and around the Reserve.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Similipal Tiger Reserve is known for its rare black (melanistic) tigers, not golden tigers.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Budhabalanga River originates in the Similipal Hills and flows through the reserve, contributing to its ecosystem. The Santhal tribe, along with other tribal communities, resides in and around Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district.
Source: The Hindu
