Consider the following statements: 1. The sanctuary is situated at the tri-junction of Sikkim, Bengal and Bhutan. 2. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Sikkim. 3. Rivers like Rangpo and Jaldhaka originate from nearby lakes within the sanctuary. Which one of the following sanctuaries has the above characteristics? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The sanctuary is situated at the tri-junction of Sikkim, Bengal and Bhutan.
2.It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Sikkim.
3.Rivers like Rangpo and Jaldhaka originate from nearby lakes within the sanctuary.
Which one of the following sanctuaries has the above characteristics?

[A] Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

[B] Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary

[C] Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

[D] Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation – Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Sikkim and is known for its unique high-altitude habitat, which is home to a diverse flora and fauna, including the tiger. This sighting at an elevation of 3,640 meters sets a new record for the highest altitude where tigers have been spotted in India. The sanctuary is home to Red Panda (Sikkim’s state animal), Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer among others. The sanctuary encompasses various eco-regions like Terai-Duar savanna, Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests, Himalayan subtropical pine forests among others.

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