Q. With reference to the Kanha Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
1.It is the largest National Park in Central India.
2.It lies in the Maikal range of the Satpura Mountains.
3.It is the first tiger reserve in India to have an official mascot named ‘Bhoorsingh the Barasingha‘
4.Swamp deer are widely recognized for their association with the conservation success of Kanha Tiger Reserve.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct. Kanha Tiger Reserve is the largest National Park in Central India. It is also called Kanha–Kisli National Park, is a major tiger reserve and the largest national park of the Madhya Pradesh. Presently, Kanha area is split into two protected zones: Hallon and Banjar. It is located in the Maikal range of the Satpura Mountain. It is the first tiger reserve in India to have an official mascot named ‘Bhoorsingh the Barasingha‘. Swamp deer (Barasingha with IUCN status: Vulnerable) are widely recognized for their association with the conservation success of Kanha Tiger Reserve. The reserve has tropical moist deciduous forests. Kanha used to be the home of the Baiga tribe, a semi-nomadic group from central India.
Source: Forum IAS
