Question 2325

Consider the following statements regarding Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary: 1. It is located in Assam's Barak Valley. 2. The sanctuary is situated between the Barak and Sonai rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer

Both 1 and 2

Why?

The correct answer is Option 3. In News Indian Express: Fresh allegations against top Assam officer, NGT stops road work in Barak Bhuban Sanctuary Key Points Barak Bhuban Sanctuary Location: The sanctuary is situated in Assam's Barak Valley , making it a crucial part of the state's biodiversity. Hence, Statement 1 is correct. Geographical Feature : The wildlife sanctuary is nestled between the Barak and Sonai rivers , providing a rich ecological habitat. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. Named After a River : This sanctuary is named after the second-largest river in northeast India and is spread across the districts of Cachar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj. Fauna Diverse Wildlife: The sanctuary is a critical habitat for a wide range of wildlife species. Primate Species : It is home to eight primate species, including the slow loris, rhesus macaque, and the endangered hoolock gibbon. Reptiles: The sanctuary is also a vital habitat for the king cobra, enhancing its ecological significance. Additional Information Barak Valley: Location: Southern Assam, named after the Barak River, the second largest in Northeast India. Borders: Shares boundaries with Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, and Bangladesh. Biodiversity Hotspot: Part of the Indo-Myanmar biodiversity region. Land Use: 4.8% covered by tea plantations, with home gardens and reserve forests in hillock areas. Vegetation: Includes tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous forests, and rainforests in the north and southeast.