Question 3801

In July 2020, which of the following state governments has announced to upgrade Poba Reserve Forest to a wildlife sanctuary?

Answer

Assam

Why?

Option 3 is correct: Assam chief minister Sarbananada Sonowal announced that the Poba Reserve Forest , the vital biodiversity hotspot in Dhemaji district, would be upgraded to a wildlife sanctuary. Poba Reserve Forest, declared in 1924 with an area of 10,522 hectares, is home to a large number of flora and fauna. Poba forest is under serious threats from anthropogenic activities and natural calamities particularly erosion by the Siang river. Over one lakh people of 358 villages in Dhemaji district have been affected by flood this year while 32, 977 hectares of croplands were also damaged. The Assam government has also decided to upgrade Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a national park. Assam: Lok Sabha seats - 14. Rajya Sabha seats - 7. Number of districts - 33. State Animal - Indian rhinoceros. State Bird - White-winged duck.