Q. With reference to the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It is located at the northeastern edge of the Eastern Ghats.
2.The sanctuary is famous for protecting Olive Ridley Turtle.
3.Musi river flows through the sanctuary.
4.Dongria Kondh tribal communities is associated with Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 4 are correct. Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the northeastern edge of the Eastern Ghats, in the Khurda and Cuttack districts of Odisha. The Dongria Kondh tribal community is associated with the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary. There are three tribal villages within the sanctuary – Bentsahi, Nuakua, and Dholkatha – consisting of around 188 families of the Dongria Kondh tribe. The Dongria Kondh are an indigenous tribe living in the Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The sanctuary is not particularly known for protecting Olive Ridley Turtles. Instead, it is famous for its population of elephants, as well as other animals like blackbuck, sambar, and spotted deer. The Brahmani River flows through the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary. The Brahmani River is a major east-flowing river in Odisha, and it plays a crucial role in the ecosystem of the sanctuary. Manjra River also flows through the sanctuary and provides a vital water source for the wildlife.
Source: Forum IAS
