Q. With reference to the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, consider the following statements:
1.It is a national park and biosphere reserve located in Assam.
2.Subansiri and Dhansiri are two rivers that form the boundaries of park.
3.It is the largest salix swamp forest in north-eastern India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Dibru-Saikhowa is both a National Park and a Biosphere Reserve located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam, India. It was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1997 and a National Park in 1999. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is recognized as the largest salix swamp forest in northeastern India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The park is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit rivers in the north and the Dibru River in the south.
Source: Forum IAS
