Question 4095
In order to create awareness among the people regarding endangered species of tortoise, in the month of February 2015, the third Tortoise Festival was held at :
Answer
Hajong Lake, Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Hajong Lake, Assam . Key Points 3rd Tortoise Festival: It took place at Hojong Lake in Assam on February 21, 2015. So, option 1 is correct . It was organized by the Environment and Forest Department, Dima Hasao district. It was aimed to bring awareness among the people about the safety of the endangered tortoise species available in the area. Various activities were performed at the tortoise festival to save the endangered species. Additional Information Hajong Lake, Assam : Popularly known as the tortoise lake . It is a unique and only natural tortoise habitat . Around 400 to 500 tortoises dwell in it. Hill Terrapins , which are some of the endangered species of the tide-water tortoise of north-east India, inhabit in Hajong Lake are in hostile conditions.
