Q. With reference to the Kanha National Park, consider the following statements:
1.It is situated in Chhattisgarh.
2.It is famous for its successful conservation of the Swamp Deer.
3.Chambal River flows through the park.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Kanha National Park is located in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh. The Banjar River, a tributary of the Narmada River, flows through the park and serves as a major water source for its flora and fauna.
Statement 2 is correct. Kanha National Park is renowned for its conservation efforts to protect the hard-ground swamp deer (Barasingha), which was brought back from the brink of extinction. The population has grown significantly due to habitat management, enclosures, and other conservation measures.
Source: The Hindu
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