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Consider the following protected areas:

  1. 1.Bandipur
  2. 2.Bhitarkanika
  3. 3.Manas
  4. 4.Sunderbans. Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1, 3 and 4 only
  3. C.2, 3 and 4 only
  4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only

Bandipur National Park in Karnataka, Manas National Park in Assam, and Sunderbans in West Bengal are all well-established Tiger Reserves crucial for conserving Bengal tigers. Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha, while a significant mangrove ecosystem and habitat for saltwater crocodiles, is not officially designated as a Tiger Reserve. Tiger Reserves are specifically established under Project Tiger to protect tiger populations and their habitats.

Source: UPSC gs1 2012

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