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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is Asia’s longest elevated wildlife corridor (12km) being constructed?
A
Raja Ji National Park
B
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
C
Ranthambore National Park
D
Pench National Park
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It will be home to Asia’s largest wildlife corridor soon. At present, it is under construction in the Rajaji National Park . It aims to protect wildlife while also reducing travel time. According to media reports, the corridor is marked as the longest elevated one in Asia with a length of 12 kilometres.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reportedly shared this news on Twitter. The ministry described the Pragati ka Highway, which is currently under construction, as Asia’s longest elevated wildlife corridor that will also protect wildlife.

Detailed explanation-3: -The foundation of this Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun economic corridor, was laid last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This 12 km largest wildlife corridor will form a major chunk of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and is currently under construction in Rajaji National Park.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, now known as Keoladeo National Park is considered the largest in Asia.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Delhi-Mumbai expressway shall have India’s first-ever animal bridge. According to TOI reports, the natural-looking structures over the Ranthambore Wildlife Corridor.

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