Question

In which of the following states is the Bhitarkanika National Park situated?
1. Goa
2. Odisha
3. Meghalaya
4. Kerala

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Odisha

The correct answer is Odisha.

• Bhitarkanika National Park is situated in the Kendrapara district of Odisha.
• It is the 2nd largest Mangrove ecosystem of India after the Sundarbans.
• Bhitarkanika National Park is also popular as Mini Amazon of India.
• The mangrove forest is made by two river deltas of River Brahmani and Baitarani.
• The park alone is accountable for about 70 percent of India’s saltwater crocodile population.

• Other National parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Odisha:
  • Simlipal National Park
  • Badrama  Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Bhitarkanika  Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Chilika (Nalaban)  Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Gahirmatha (Marine)  Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Satkosia Gorge  Wildlife Sanctuary