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An elephant, which was stuck for nearly an hour in a rail barrier in the Veeranahosahalli range of the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Mysuru, was rescued before it safely made its way back to the forest About Nagarhole National Park It is also known as ‘Rajiv Gandhi National Park. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and was upgraded into a national park in 1988. It was declared as the 37th Tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1999. The Park lies in the Western Ghats and is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Nagarahole River flows through the park, which joins the Kabini River which also is a boundary between Nagarahole and Bandipur Ntional Park. Flora: The vegetation consists mainly of moist deciduous forests with predominating trees of teak and rosewood. Fauna: Asian elephants, chital (spotted deer), Indian mouse deer, gaur, stripe-necked and ruddy mongooses, grey langur, bonnet macaque, Asian wild dog, leopard, tiger, sloth bear among others. ![]() |
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Question 1 Which of the following rivers flows through Nagarahole National Park? A) Kaveri B) Kabini C) Nagarahole D) Both B and C Answer: D) Both B and C Question 2 Consider the following statements regarding Nagarahole National Park: 1. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. 2. It was declared a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1999. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: C) Both 1 and 2 Question 3 Consider the following statements about Nagarahole National Park: 1. It was established as a national park in 1955. 2. It features predominantly moist deciduous forests with teak and rosewood trees. 3. The park is home to species like Asian elephants, tigers, and sloth bears. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) Only 1 and 2 B) Only 2 and 3 C) Only 1 and 3 D) All of the above Answer: B) Only 2 and 3 Question 4 Consider the following statements about the rivers in Nagarahole National Park: 1. The Nagarahole River joins the Kabini River, which forms a boundary between Nagarahole and Bandipur National Parks. 2. The Kabini River originates in Nagarahole National Park. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: A) Only 1 Question 5 Consider the following statements regarding the flora and fauna of Nagarahole National Park: 1. The park features predominantly evergreen forests. 2. It is home to species like the stripe-necked mongoose and bonnet macaque. 3. The park is part of the Western Ghats and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) Only 1 and 2 B) Only 2 and 3 C) Only 2 D) Only 3 Answer: C) Only 2 |
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