“Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary” is part of crocodile conservation project, it is located in which of the following states?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] Madhya Pradesh

[C] Uttar Pradesh

[D] West Bengal

Answer: C

Notes:

Project Crocodile was introduced in 1975. The primary focus was on breeding and rearing in captivity.

The initiative was taken by the Government of India in association with the Food and Agriculture Organization and United Nations Development Fund.

Due to the implementation of this project, there is an increase in the population of crocodiles, which has saved them from extinction.
The protected areas include National Chambal Sanctuary and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Upper Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh, India and covers an area of 400.6 km² in the Terai of the Bahraich district.