In the context of the Ranthambore National Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges. 2. It is bounded to the north by the Bhavani River and to the south by the Barak River. 3. Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary and Sawai Mansingh Wildlife Sanctuary are connected to the core of Ranthambore National Park. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. In the context of the Ranthambore National Park, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It is located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges.
2.It is bounded to the north by the Bhavani River and to the south by the Barak River.
3.Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary and Sawai Mansingh Wildlife Sanctuary are connected to the core of Ranthambore National Park.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Ranthambore National Park is located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. It is located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges, in the southeastern part of Rajasthan, India. This unique location contributes to the park’s diverse flora and fauna. The Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary and Sawai Mansingh Wildlife Sanctuary are connected to the core of Ranthambore National Park. Together, these areas form the larger Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, which is crucial for the conservation of the endangered Bengal tiger and other wildlife species.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Ranthambore National Park is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River.

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