Question

The Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Telangana
3. Karnataka
4. Kerala

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Telangana

The correct answer is Telangana.

• Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated around Kinnerasani Dam in Khammam district of Telangana.
• Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the right bank of Godavari River and also it is part of Dandakaranya Forest. The sanctuary is named after the River Kinnerasan.
• The wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of 635.4 sq km with the picturesque Kinnerasani Lake and densely forested islands in the middle of the sanctuary.
• The sanctuary is the home for many animals like Cheetal, Chinkara, Chousinghas, Sambar, Wild Boars, Gaurs, Hyena, Jackals, Panthers, Sloth Bear, Tigers, and Black Bucks.
• The sanctuary represents dry deciduous mixed type forests with teak, bamboo, and terminals.
• The main attractions of the sanctuary are the Deer Park, Kinnerasani Dam and Reservoir.