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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
Why in the News?
A decomposed carcass of an elephant was discovered in the Khanapara range of the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.
About Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary:
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Location | Eastern fringe of Guwahati, Assam.
Extends from the Brahmaputra River in the north to the hilly forests of Meghalaya in the south. |
Formation | Established in 2004 by combining Amchang, South Amchang, and Khanapara reserved forests |
Flora and Fauna | Tropical moist deciduous forest, with semi-evergreen areas in valleys and river depressions.
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Conservation Status | Recognized as an Important Bird & Biodiversity Area (IBA). |
PYQ:[2018] In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located? (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Manipur (c) Meghalaya (d) Nagaland |
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Pakhui Arunachal Pradesh