Where would you find the Ranthambore Tiger reserve?

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  1. Uttarakhand
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Assam

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Option 3 : Rajasthan
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The correct answer is Rajasthan.

Key Points

  • Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India.
  • It is one of India’s largest and most famous national parks, renowned for its Bengal tiger population.
  • The reserve lies at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill ranges, creating a unique ecosystem.
  • It covers an area of 1,334 square kilometers, including core and buffer zones.
  • Ranthambore was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and later became a Project Tiger reserve in 1973.
  • The park is named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site within its boundaries.
  • Its landscape features dry deciduous forests, open grasslands, and rocky terrain.
  • Key wildlife includes tigers, leopards, sloth bears, striped hyenas, and marsh crocodiles.
  • Over 300 bird species are found here, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise.
  • The park has 10 safari zones, with Zone 1-5 being the most popular for tiger sightings.
  • Lakes like Padam Talao, Malik Talao, and Raj Bagh Talao attract animals and provide scenic views.
  • Ranthambore’s tigers are known for being **diurnal (active during daylight)
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