Q. Consider the following statements about Kaziranga Tiger Reserve:
1.It is in the floodplain of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
2.The Diffalu River flows through the core area of the reserve.
3.It connects with Orang and Nameri Tiger Reserves through river island corridors.
4.It has the highest tiger density in the world.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 3 only

[D] All four

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Kaziranga lies in the floodplain of the Brahmaputra in Assam.
  • The Diffalu River, a Brahmaputra tributary, flows through the core tiger habitat.
  • It has corridor connectivity via Brahmaputra island systems to Orang and Nameri Tiger Reserves.
  • Kaziranga has the third-highest tiger density in the world, not the highest.

Source: Environment (Factly)

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