Consider the following statements about Kaziranga National Park
- The park has elephant-grass meadows, swampy lagoons and dense forests.
- It is inhabited by the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an recognized Important Bird Area (IBA).
Select the correct statement.
1&2 only
Incorrect Answer2&3 only
Incorrect Answer1&3 only
Incorrect AnswerAll of the above
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Recently, the ASSAM government approves addition of 3,053 hectares to the Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR)
- Kaziranga National Park is located in the State of Assam.
- It is the single largest undisturbed and representative area in the Brahmaputra Valley floodplain.
- It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
- It is also recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.
- Kaziranga National Park’s 430 square kilometer area in Assam is sprinkled with elephant-grass meadows, swampy lagoons, and dense forests.
- Kaziranga National Park is the home of the world's most one-horned rhinos more than 2200.
- Much of the focus of conservation efforts in Kaziranga are focused on the 'big four' species— Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal tiger and Asiatic water buffalo.
- The national park also has more than 250 seasonal water bodies, besides the Diphlu River running through it.
Hence all statements are correct.
By: Shubham Tiwari ProfileResourcesReport error