Context:
Recently, one-horned rhinoceros was killed in Kaziranga National Park of Assam.
About Kaziranga National Park:
- State – Assam
- Part of Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspots.
- Lies between – Brahmaputra River (North) and the Karbi Anglong hills (South).
- River flowing – Diphlu River
- Status –
- Declared as a National Park in 1974 and tiger reserve in 2007.
- Recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.
- Declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
- Inhabited by world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
- Vegetation – It ranges from alluvial inundated grasslands to tropical semi-evergreen forests.
- 6 other national parks in Assam are – Manas National Park, Dibru – Saikhowa National Park, Nameri National Park, Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve (ONPTR), Dehing Patkai National Park, Raimona National Park
- 4 Tiger Reserves in Assam – Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri and Orang
Source: The Print
Previous Year Question
Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?
1. Nagarhole National Park
2. Papikonda National Park
3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (c)
