Question 4021

Manas National Park is located in which state?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is: Assam. Key Points: Manas National Park , located in the Himalayan foothills of Western Assam , was a game reserve since 1928. It became a Tiger Reserve in 1974, a World Heritage Site in 1985. It became a Biosphere Reserve in 1989. It was ultimately declared as a National Park in 1990. This famous wildlife sanctuary in India is also part of the Chirang-Ripu Elephant Reserve which serves as the international corridor for elephant migration between India and Bhutan. The golden langur, considered to be one of the world’s rarest simian species, was first spotted in Manas in the mid-20th century. Important Points: In 1972, a comprehensive Wildlife Act was enacted, which provides the main legal framework for the conservation and protection of wildlife in India. The two main objectives of the Act are To provide protection to the endangered species listed in the schedule of the Act. To provide legal support to the conservation areas of the country classified as National parks, sanctuaries, and closed areas. This Act has been comprehensively amended in 1991, making punishments more stringent, and has also made provisions for the protection of specified plant species and conservation of endangered species of wild animals. There are 106 National parks and 566 wildlife sanctuaries in the country.