Question

Which one of the following is located in Bastar region?
1. Bandhavgadh National Park
2. Dandeli Sanctuary
3. Rajaji National Park
4. Indravati National Park

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Indravati National Park

The correct answer is Indravati National Park.

• Bastar is a district in the state of Chhattisgarh.
• The headquarters of Bastar district and Bastar division is Jagdalpur.
• It is known for the beautiful forests and tribal culture,because of this it is called as the cultural capital of the state.
• There are 70 percent tribal communities in the population of Bastar, such as Gond, Maria, Muriya, Bhatra, Halba, Dhruva community. 
• Bandhavgadh National Park
  • It is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers.
  • The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India.
• Dandeli Sanctuary
  • It is located in Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka.
  • It is the second largest sanctuary in Karnataka and is located on the banks of River Kali.
  • It is surrounded by thick forests and hills of the Kannada District.
• Rajaji National Park
  • It is located in the Shivalik range of Himalayas and spread over 820 kms.
  • It covers a part of over three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal.
  • The park has been created in 1983 by the amalgamation of three sanctuaries - Rajaji Sanctuary and National park (estd. 1948) Motichur sanctuary (estd. 1964) and Chilla sanctuary (estd. 1977).
• Indravati National Park
  • It is a national park located in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh state of India.
  • It is located in Bastar Region.
  • It is home to one of the last populations of rare wild buffalo.