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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Corbett Tiger Reserve
Why in the News?
The Jim Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve authorities have recently concluded an awareness campaign to celebrate World Elephant Day (August 12).
About Corbett Tiger Reserve
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Details |
| Location |
- Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.
- Spread over Pauri, Nainital, and Almora districts.
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| Establishment |
- Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park (first National Park of India).
- Renamed Corbett National Park in 1957 in honor of Jim Corbett.
- Total area now extends to 1,288.31 sq. km.
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| Terrain |
- Several valleys, with rivers Ramganga, Pallaen, and Sonanadi flowing through them.
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| Geographical Features |
- Spread over the Bhabar and lower Shivalik regions.
- Porous tract with boulders and sand deposits, deep water table.
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| Flora |
- Sal and mixed forests, with grasslands called ‘Chaur’.
- Evergreen Sal, Sheesham, and Kanju trees are common.
- Lantana weed is a widespread irritant in the reserve.
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| Fauna |
- Home to tigers and elephants as key species.
- Also hosts leopards, small carnivores, ungulates like sambar and spotted deer, birds, reptiles (gharials, crocodiles), and fishes.
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PYQ:
[2020] Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?
(a) Corbett
(b) Ranthambore
(c) Nagarjunasagar- Srisailam
(d) Sunderbans |
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