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Source-This post on Sariska Tiger Reserve is based on the article “46 yrs on, Sariska Tiger Reserve awaits transfer of over 60% land” published in “Times of India” on 16th May 2024.
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About Sariska Tiger Reserve
| Specifications | Details |
| Location | 1. It is situated in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, within the Aravali Hills. 2. It is renowned for being the first reserve globally to have successfully relocated tigers. |
| History | It was originally a royal hunting preserve for the Maharaja of Alwar. It was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and upgraded to a national park in 1979. |
| River | The Ruparel River flows through the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, India. |
| Terrain | It is characterized by rocky landscapes, arid scrub thorn forests, grasslands, cliffs, and semi-deciduous forests. |
| Flora | It is dominated by dhok trees, covering 90% of the area. Other species present include salar, kadaya, gol, ber, banyan, gugal, bamboo, kair, adusta, etc. |
| Fauna | It supports a diverse array of animals such as tigers, leopards, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur, hyena, and jungle cats. |
UPSC Syllabus: Environment
