Wildlife In Haryana


 
 
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Wildlife Of Haryana

Haryana though deficient in natural forest has variety of wildlife species. It is a unique place for wild fauna because of its location and climate, edaphic and topographic variation. State boundaries are almost co-terminus with the three bio-geographic zones namely Himalaya in North, Gangetic plain in East and Thar desert in South and West. Due to these ecotones, rich wildlife particularly avifauna is found in Haryana.

Bhindawa's Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1986 in the district of Jhajjar, covering an area of 4.11 sq km. It attracts around 35,000 variety of migratory birds belonging to over 250 species during winter.

Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary was established in the year 1986 in the district of Kurukshetra. In the year 2009, the Environment Ministry has declared the sanctuary as Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) for conservation of flora and fauna. The sanctuary attracts wide variety of winter migratory birds

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Question : 1

Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in the Shivalik hills region of Haryana?

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Haryana's wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. The Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, covering 411.55 hectares, is located in Jhajjar and is famous for attracting migratory birds like the brown goose, duck, and kingfisher.
  2. The Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary, the smallest sanctuary in Haryana, covers 28.92 hectares and was established in 1986.
Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Which wildlife sanctuary is the largest in Haryana?

Right Option : B
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