Punjab - Study Mode
[#411] Which of the following wildlife sanctuary is located on the boundary of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and occasional presence of Leopards have been reported from this sanctuary?
Correct Answer
(C) Jhajjar Bacholi
Explanation
Solution: Jhajjar Bacholi Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Anandpur Sahib town in Government forest area of Rupnagar district near the boundaries of Himachal Pradesh. Main wildlife species found in this sanctuary are sambar, barking deer, hare, jackal, leopard (migratory), python, cobra and rattle snake.
[#412] Bir ........... Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 45 km from Patiala city on Patial-Samana-Shatrana road.
Correct Answer
(A) Gurdialpura
Explanation
Solution: Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 45 km from Patiala city on Patiala-Samana-Shatrana road. It spreads over an area of 6.20 sq km. It was declared a protected forest and then as a sanctuary under the Fauna of Patiala Act in 1977.
[#413] Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries has been recognised as Ramsar site and attracts large number of migratory birds during winter months?
Correct Answer
(B) Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation
Solution: Bird watching from close quarters is a major attraction of Harike Wildlife Sanctuary. It is recognised as one of the Ramsar sites in India for conservation, development and preservation of the ecosystem.
[#414] Name the zoological park of Punjab which is located on the banks of Sirhind Canal.
Correct Answer
(B) Neelon
Explanation
Solution: Neelon Zoological Park is located on the banks of Sirhind Canal. It is 5 km from Samrala town and 20 km from Ludhiana city. The total livestock position in this zoo is around 180.
[#415] Shisam and kikar are found in this sanctuary.
Correct Answer
(C) Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation
Solution: Shisham and kikar trees are found in Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary. The wildlife found in this sanctuary include hog deer, blue bull, porcupine, black buck, sambar, jungle cat, jackal, rhesus monkey, peafowl, etc.