Bihar Special GK PYQ 481 of 658 · Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries

The Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:

  1. AMunger
  2. BWest Champaran
  3. CEast Champaran
  4. DSaran

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Correct answer: (a) Munger

Explanation

The Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is in Munger district, in the Kharagpur Hills. Set up in 1976, it covers about 681 sq km of dry deciduous forest and is known for its hot springs, such as Bhimbandh, Rishikund and Sita Kund. Its animals include leopards, sloth bears and many birds.

Bihar's other protected areas include the Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve (West Champaran) and the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, the largest in the state.

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