Q. With reference to the Madhav National Park, consider the following statements:
1.It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2.Sukhna Lake and Kolar Lake can be found within the park.
3.Dry deciduous forests are found in the park.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Madhav National Park is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park contains lakes named Sakhya Sagar and Madhav Sagar.

Statement 3 is correct. Madhav National Park features dry deciduous forests typical of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous ecoregion.

Source: The Hindu


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