Question

Where is Bandipur National park situated?
a. Karnataka
b. Kashmir
c. Assam
d. Rajasthan

Answer 1

Hint: Together with Nagarahole, Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam & Wayanad Landscape, the Bandipur Tiger Reserve is the source population of the Western Ghats landscape complex, with an estimated Tiger population of around 382 (354-411), making up the world's single largest Wild Tiger population (Jhala et al, 2011).

Complete answer:
Bandipur National park -
- It is situated in the tri-junction region of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala states.
- It is located in Karnataka's two contiguous districts (Mysore and Chamarajanagar). In 1974, under Project Tiger, the Bandipur Tiger Reserve was established as one of the first 9 Tiger Reserves.
- Bandipur is located in the Chamarajanagar district of Gundlupet Taluk. The road to the main tourist destination of Ooty is about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the city of Mysore.
- It was expanded and named as Bandipur National Park in 1985, covering adjacent areas.
- It is surrounded by the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Karnataka) in the North West (both divided by the Kabini Reservoir), the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu) in the South and the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) in the South West.
- These four areas are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Moving through the park is the Nugu River.
- It is one of the country's premier Tiger Reserves, along with the neighbouring Nagarhole National Park.
- It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Mysore Kingdom but has now been renamed to the Tiger Reserve of Bandipur.
- Bandipur has many kinds of biomes and is renowned for its biodiversity, but the dry deciduous forest is dominant.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
- According to experts, the massive blaze in the Bandipur tiger reserve that razed the forest for days was the product of poor fire-management policies.
- Bandipur National Park, a refuge for an intrinsic variety of flora and fauna, is best visited between October and March during the winter season. The national park is surrounded by lush greenery where its enchanting beauty is complemented by animals and birds.