Q. Consider the following statements:
1.It is located at the India-Nepal border in the West Champaran district of Bihar.
2.It is situated on the bank of river Gandak.
3.It has the presence of moist mixed deciduous forest.
Which one of the following Protected Area (PA) has been described above?

[A] Valmiki National Park

[B] Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary

[C] Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary

[D] Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – Valmiki National Park is located at the India-Nepal border in the West Champaran district of Bihar. It is situated on the bank of river Gandak, in the Gangetic Plains. It is surrounded by the Royal Chitwan National Park of Nepal in the north. It has the presence of moist mixed deciduous forest.

Source: Forum IAS

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