Q. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the ‘Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve’?

[A] It is the second-largest tiger reserve in India by area.

[B] It is located entirely within the state of Andhra Pradesh.

[C] It has the largest area designated as critical tiger habitat in India.

[D] The primary vegetation type found in the reserve is tropical rainforest.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation – Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) is the largest tiger reserve in India, and it also has the largest area designated as “Critical Tiger Habitat” (CTH). This designation is crucial for the long-term conservation of tigers and their habitats. The primary vegetation type found in the reserve is tropical dry deciduous forest. Although the NSTR is located mainly within the state of Andhra Pradesh, it also extends into the neighboring states of Telangana and Karnataka.

Source: The Hindu

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