Q. With reference to Similipal Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
1.It has the highest tiger population density in India.
2.It is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Similipal Tiger Reserve does not have the highest tiger population density in India. In fact, the tiger carrying capacity in Similipal is relatively low compared to other tiger reserves in India.
Statement 2 is correct. Similipal was added to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2009. It is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.
Source: The Hindu
