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With reference to the ‘Chambal river sanctuary’, consider following statements

It is located along river Chambal on the tri-junction of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
It is India’s only sanctuary for dolphins.
Dolphins’ number in Chambal river has been reduced in recent years.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

Explanation:

The National Chambal Sanctuary is located along river Chambal on the tri-junction of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
River Chambal is one of the most pollution-free rivers of India.
It is known for critically endangered gharials, the red-crowned roof turtle, and the endangered Ganges river dolphin.
There are just 68 dolphins left in the 435-kilometre-long Chambal river sanctuary which passes through three states i.e. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Gangetic Dolphins are the sanctuary’s main attraction. Dolphins’ number in Chambal river has been reduced by 13 per cent in four years. The decreasing trend is continuing from 2016 when there were 78 dolphins.
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is India’s only sanctuary for dolphins. Hence only statement 1&3 are correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari

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