Bihar Special GK PYQ 433 of 603 · Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries

In which district is the “Valmiki Tiger Reserve” located?

  1. ABuxar
  2. BWest Champaran
  3. CKaimur
  4. DGopalganj

B.P.S.C. B.A.O. 2024

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Correct answer: (b) West Champaran

Explanation

Under the Government of India’s centrally sponsored scheme for tiger conservation, “Project Tiger,” the protected areas that are notified are considered Tiger Reserves. At present, Bihar has only one Tiger Reserve—Valmiki Tiger Reserve. It is located in West Champaran district of Bihar. As the state’s second Tiger Reserve, Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary has received in-principle approval.

This explanation is carried over from question 3 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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