Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Sariska tiger reserve located in Aravali hills
2.Sariska National Park is home to India’s largest population of peafowl, and harbours quail
3.The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary houses the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor.
Which of the following below given codes are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Sariska Tiger Reserve is well nestled in the Aravali Hills covering 800 sq km area divided into grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape.
- The Sariska National Park is home to India’s largest population of peafowl, and harbours quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and crested serpent eagles, among other species. Also, the Siliserh Lake on the edge of the park has a large number of crocodiles.
- The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary houses the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor that date back to the 10th and 11th centuries.
- Also, a 17th century castle on a hilltop at Kankwari provides a panoramic view of flying vultures and eagles. The Sariska was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and attained the status of a National Park in 1979.
Source: ForumIAS
