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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary has been named as the fourth Tiger Reserve in which among the following states?

A	Gujarat
B	Rajasthan
C	Madhya Pradesh
D	Maharashtra

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary is located between Rajasthan’s famous Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Mukundra Hills Tiger. The area is an important tiger corridor. The new sanctuary is Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve.

Detailed explanation-2: -On July 5, 2021, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had already approved making Ramgarh one of the tiger reserves of Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Until 2018, 50 protected areas have been designated tiger reserves. In 2022, 53rd tiger reserve in India was declared in Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, and the State’s fourth tiger reserve.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rajasthan is home to four national tiger reserves: Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur. Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar. Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve in Kota.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mez, a tributary of Chambal river, passes throught the tiger reserve. The terrain is mostly rugged and hilly. The area is confined to biogeographic classification 4A which is the ‘Semi-arid’ Zone of India. The habitat is dominated by Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) trees.

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