CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following State Government has recently radio-collared a wild elephant?
A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Assam
C
Chhattisgarh
D
Manipur
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian subspecies have the largest range and make up the majority of the remaining elephants on the continent. Global Population: Estimated 20,000–40,000. There are over 28,000 elephants in India, with about 25% of them living in Karnataka.

Detailed explanation-2: -State-wise data The state of Karnataka alone is home to 22% of the elephants, 18% of the tigers and 14% of the leopards in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elephant Reserves in India- The Terai Elephant Reserve will be developed in Uttar Pradesh’s Dudhwa-Pilibhit district, covering an area of 3,049 square kilometres. The reserve will be India’s 33rd elephant reserve.

Detailed explanation-4: -They weigh roughly 8 kg and are fitted around the elephant’s neck. According to a WWF blog, collaring includes identifying a suitable candidate (generally an adult elephant), darting it with a sedative, and fitting a collar around the elephant’s neck, before the animal is revived.

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