Context:
Panel gives nod to shift cheetahs from Kuno park to Gandhi Sagar
Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Location – Situated along the border of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- The Chambal River flows through the sanctuary, and the Gandhisagar Dam lies within its boundaries
- Flora and Fauna –
- Flora – Includes species like Arjuna and Jal Jamun trees.
- Fauna – Home to Panther, Nilgai, Chinkara, Wolf, and other species.
- Topography and Ecosystem –
- Features rocky terrain, hills, plateaus, and river catchment areas.
- Comprises a savanna ecosystem with open grasslands interspersed with dry deciduous trees and shrubs.
- Historical and Cultural Importance – Houses archaeological sites like Chaurasigarh, Chaturbhujnath Temple, Bhadkaji rock paintings, Hinglajgarh Fort, and Taxakeshwar Temple.
- Recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).
Read more on Project Cheetah & Kuno National Park
Source: IE
Previous Year Question
Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) Kanha National Park
(b) Manas National Park
(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: (a)