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[#681] Which sanctuary in Punjab runs through Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur districts?
Correct Answer

(A) Takhni-Rehmapur Sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Takhni Rehmapur is a representative area of Shiwalik range of the Himalayas passing through Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur district of Punjab bordering with Himachal Pradesh. It is located in Hoshiarpur district near village Mehngrowal.

[#682] Indian pangolin, Indian grey hornbill, coot are found in
Correct Answer

(A) Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Rupnagar district. It came into existence in 2009. It spreads over an area of 2.90 square km. The wildlife of this sanctuary include hog deer, Indian pangolin, python, sambar, black myna, coot, Indian grey hornbill, etc.

[#683] Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological park or Chatt Bir Zoo is situated at
Correct Answer

(A) Mohali

Explanation

Solution: Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park is situated at Mohali. It was initially a shooting range of Maharaja of Patiala. On 13 April, 1977 it was converted into a zoo.

[#684] Tiger Safari Zoological Park is situated in ....... .
Correct Answer

(A) Ludhiana

Explanation

Solution: Tiger Safari Zoological Park is situated in Ludhiana. It is spread over an area of 8 hectare.

[#685] Migratory birds from Central Asia and Siberia visit which community reserve in winters?
Correct Answer

(A) Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve

Explanation

Solution: Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve is situated close to the district town of Gurdaspur and is spread over Panchayat Chhamb area consisting of 3.40 square km. Migratory birds from Central Asia and Siberia visit this area in winter months.