Question 3344

Which state government declared Raimona Reserve Forest as their sixth National Park in 2021?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points Assam govt named Raimona Reserve Forest as their sixth national park. Raimona in Kokrajhar district has become Assam’s sixth national park. The 422 sq ft wildlife habitat in Kokrajhar district adjoins the westernmost buffer to Manas Tiger Reserve. The five national parks that existed before the 422 sq. km Raimona are Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Orang, and Dibru-Saikhowa. The Pekua River defines Raimona’s southern boundary. Ramona is an integral part of the 2,837 sq. km Manas Biosphere Reserve and the Chirang-Ripu Elephant Reserve. Such secured transboundary and ecological landscape will ensure the long-term conservation of endemic species like the golden langur, the mascot of Bodoland Territorial Council and endangered species such as the Asian elephant, the Bengal tiger, and varied other flora and faunal species.