Question 3481

Where is Manas Tiger Reserve situated?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam. Manas Tiger Reserve is situated in the Himalayan foothills of Assam . Key Points Manas Tiger Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Manas National Park is a national park, a tiger reserve, an elephant reserve, and a biosphere reserve. Manas National Park gets its name from the River Manas , which flows through the reserve and is also the major tributary of the Brahmaputra River. Sprawling in a large area of 950 sq km, the national park shares a border with Bhutan's Royal Manas National Park and is also home to species like Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, and pygmy hog. Additional Information Assam Kamarupa is the old name of Assam. Assam is known as the 'Tea Garden of India'. Assam is the leading producer of tea in India. Assam is known as the 'Gateway to the North Eastern States of India' . Assam shares international boundaries with Bhutan and Bangladesh. Guwahati is known as the 'light of the east'. Guwahati High court is the largest jurisdiction in terms of states (4 states). Jorhat is the cultural capital of Assam. The Brahmaputra is known as Sorrow of Assam. Manas National Park is famous for Royal Bengal Tigers. Kaziranga National Park is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros. Orang National Park is known as the Mini Kaziranga. Dibru Saikhova in Assam is the smallest biosphere reserve in India. Majuli Island is the biggest riverine island in the world is situated in the river Brahmaputra. Bhupen Hazarika Bridge or Dhola Sadiya bridge is the longest bridge in India, over the River Lohit, in Assam. Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh is the first state formed on a linguistic basis. Sriharikota is the only satellite launching station in India. Kolleru is one of the largest freshwater lake in India. Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Kohinoor of India'. Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Granary of South India' and Egg Bowl of India'. India's first submarine museum was set up in Vishakapatnam. Andhra Pradesh is the first South Indian state to implement Panchayat Raj. The famous temple Tirupati is in Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka The old name of Karnataka was Mysore. Mysore is the cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore became Karnataka on 1 st November 1973. Kempe Gowda is the architect of Bengaluru City. India's f irst cyber police station set up in Bengaluru. Karnataka is the first state in India to launch a health Adalat. The headquarter of ISRO is in Bengaluru. Bengaluru is known as the 'Electronics city', 'City of Suicide', 'Silicon valley of India'. The biggest dome in India is at Bijapur, Karnataka. Kolar gold mine is situated in Karnataka. Tipu Sultan Muesem is loctaed at Srirangapattanam. Kodagu is known as the 'Cradle of Indian Hockey'. ​Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh is almost covered by the Himalayas. Arunachal Pradesh is the eastern-most state in India. Arunachal Pradesh is known as the Land of Rising Sun and Land of dawn. Arunachal Pradesh is known as the Orchid State of India and Paradise of Botanist. Tawang is the largest Buddhist Monastery. Arunachal Pradesh is the first North-East state to have an e-Cabinet System.