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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ankasamudra to become a conservation reserve.Ankasamudra located in which state
A
Karnataka
B
Kerala
C
Madhaya Pradesh
D
Uttarkhand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -extent 244.04 acres in Sy. No. 203 of Ankasamudra Village, Hagaribommanahalli Taluk, Ballari District, Karnataka after obtaining the approval of concerned Gram Panchayat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bird conservation reserves Bankapura Peacock Conservation Reserve, Haveri district. Hornbill Conservation Reserve, Dandeli, Uttara Kannada district. Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Gadag district. Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Hagari Bommanahalli taluk, Bellary district.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bonal Bird Sanctuary | District Yadgiri, Government of Karnataka | India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dandeli in Karnataka is the most popular place to spot hornbills. India is home to about 9 species of hornbills. While at Dandeli, you are likely to see all 4 species of south Indian Hornbills viz Malabar Pied Hornbill, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Great Hornbill, and Indian Grey Hornbill.

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