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Consider the following protected areas:
- 1.Bandipur
- 2.Bhitarkanika
- 3.Manas
- 4.Sunderbans. Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1, 3 and 4 only
- C.2, 3 and 4 only
- 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