Question

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located in the state of ________.
A. Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Odisha

Answer 1

Hint:
> This sanctuary is also called Keoladeo national park.
> A famous avifauna sanctuary of India located in this state.
> A Ramsar wetland has been designated to this state’s national park in the year 1981.
The tropic of cancer passes through the southernmost tip of this state.

Complete answer:
option A) Gujarat: Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary is located in Gujarat.
Option B) Madhya Pradesh: Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Madhya Pradesh.
Option C) Rajasthan: The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary was created around 250 years ago by King Suraj Mal, the ruler of Bharatpur at the confluence of Banganga and Gambhir rivers. These wetlands were also used by the British officials and the Royal families as hunting grounds and as a duck hunting reserve.
The bird sanctuary is known for its vast population of 250 species of birds who have their permanent homes in this region. A small area is covered with trees and grasslands, and the terrain mostly consists of sparse vegetation.
The best time to visit is in the months of October and February; as the climate is mild, visitors can see a lot of residents and migratory birds. The summers are too hot in this place, and the monsoon is the humidity that can cause problems to visitors.
The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is meant especially for various fauna, and it extends an area of 29 sq. km. The sanctuary is located at Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
Option D) Odisha: Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Odisha.
Therefore, the correct answer is C

Note:
The Bharatpur bird sanctuary is best for birdwatchers and avifauna enthusiasts as it has over 250 species of birds and several other species of animals, reptiles, and marine wild species.
The park was the only known wintering site of the critically endangered Siberian Crane's central population and also served as a wintering region for other globally endangered species such as the Greater Spotted Eagle and the Imperial Eagle.