GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kalatope Khajjiar wildlife sanctuary in Chamba district is situated on the banks of-
A
Chenab
B
Beas
C
Ravi
D
Satluj
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Kalatop wildlife sanctuary is located between Dalhousie and Khajjiar and is 12 km away from Dalhousie. Dense deodar and fir forest are covering 19.63 km of the Sanctuary. It is situated a few kilometers away from the Chamba dam and the Chamba reservoir on the river Ravi.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sanctuary boasts of a huge variety of wildlife like Bear, Himalayan Black Marten, Leopard, Deer, Barking Goral, Squirrel, Serow, Jackal, Langur, Himalayan Tahr, Goral, Ibex, Himalayan Squirrel, Muntjak, etc. This sanctuary is known for preserving the native Himalayan serow.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sanctuary houses some of the most diverse flora and fauna, with deodar and fir trees covering a major portion of it. Kalatop Sanctuary lies along the banks of the river Ravi, making it even more beautiful. Pheasants, serow, black bears, leopards and deer are just some of the many species of wildlife found here.

There is 1 question to complete.