Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the closest wild relative of domestic cattle protected in some of the famous national parks of India like Nagarhole and Bandipur?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Gaur.Key Points
- The Gaur, also known as the Indian Bison, is the closest wild relative of domestic cattle.
- This species is protected and can be found in several national parks in India, including Nagarhole and Bandipur in Karnataka.
- Gaurs are the largest and most powerful of all wild cattle, and are distinguished by their deep, hollow bodies, tall stature, and prominent dorsal ridges.
Additional Information
| National Park | State | Established Year | Main Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Corbett National Park | Uttarakhand | 1936 (Oldest) | Bengal Tigers, Indian Elephants, Leopards, Indian Python |
| Kaziranga National Park | Assam | 1974 | Great One-horned Rhinoceroses, Tigers |
| Manas National Park | Assam | 1990 | Wild Water Buffalos, Golden langur, Red Panda |
| Dibru-Saikhowa National Park | Assam | 1999 | White-winged wood duck, Bengal Florican, Black-breasted Parrotbill |
| Nameri National Park | Assam | 1998 | Elephants, Tigers |
| Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park | Assam | 1999 | Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tigers |
| Raimona National Park | Assam | 2021 (106th and Latest) | Golden Langur, Elephant, Tiger |
| Sariska National Park | Rajasthan | 1982 | Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopard, Jungle Cat |
| Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) | Rajasthan | 1981 | Migratory Birds such as Siberian Cranes, Pelicans, Indian Pythons |
| Valley of Flowers National Park | Uttarakhand | 1982 | Endemic Alpine Flowers, Snow Leopard, Musk Deer |
| Bandipur National Park | Karnataka | 1974 | Indian Elephants, Tigers, Indian Rock Pythons, Four-horned Antelopes |
| Kanha National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1955 | Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Barasingha |
| Sundarbans National Park | West Bengal | 1984 | Royal Bengal Tigers, Saltwater Crocodile, Indian Python |
| Ranthambore National Park | Rajasthan | 1980 | Tigers, Leopards, Hyenas, Sloth Bears |
| Nagarhole National Park | Karnataka | 1988 | Tigers, Indian Bison, Elephants |
| Kalesar National Park | Haryana | 2003 | Leopard, Goral, Chital, Sambar |
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