Why in the News?
The Jim Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve authorities have recently concluded an awareness campaign to celebrate World Elephant Day (August 12).
About Corbett Tiger Reserve
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Details |
| Location |
- Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.
- Spread over Pauri, Nainital, and Almora districts.
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| Establishment |
- Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park (first National Park of India).
- Renamed Corbett National Park in 1957 in honor of Jim Corbett.
- Total area now extends to 1,288.31 sq. km.
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| Terrain |
- Several valleys, with rivers Ramganga, Pallaen, and Sonanadi flowing through them.
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| Geographical Features |
- Spread over the Bhabar and lower Shivalik regions.
- Porous tract with boulders and sand deposits, deep water table.
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| Flora |
- Sal and mixed forests, with grasslands called ‘Chaur’.
- Evergreen Sal, Sheesham, and Kanju trees are common.
- Lantana weed is a widespread irritant in the reserve.
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| Fauna |
- Home to tigers and elephants as key species.
- Also hosts leopards, small carnivores, ungulates like sambar and spotted deer, birds, reptiles (gharials, crocodiles), and fishes.
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PYQ:
[2020] Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?
(a) Corbett
(b) Ranthambore
(c) Nagarjunasagar- Srisailam
(d) Sunderbans |
