With reference to the Amangarh Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:1.It was originally part of Jim Corbett National Park.2.The Reserve is drained by Tamsa River.3.The Reserve is a part of the Terai region.4.Kamet Peak is the highest point of the Reserve.How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. With reference to the Amangarh Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements::
1.It was originally part of Jim Corbett National Park.
2.The Reserve is drained by Tamsa River.
3.The Reserve is a part of the Terai region.
4.Kamet Peak is the highest point of the Reserve.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Amangarh Tiger Reserve (ATR) is a protected area located in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2012 and later designated as a tiger reserve in 2014. It was originally part of Jim Corbett National Park. The Amangarh Tiger Reserve is part of the Terai region.

Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect. The Ramganga River flows through the heart of the Amangarh Tiger Reserve. It is essential for the survival of the reserve and its inhabitants. It provides a vital source of water for the animals and helps to maintain the delicate ecological balance of the reserve. The highest point in the Amangarh Tiger Reserve is the Amangarh Peak, which is 1,300 meters above sea level.

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