Question

Kameng Elephant Reserve and Deomali Elephant reserve are located in which state?
A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Mizoram
D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint: ’Kameng Elephant Reserve’ was established in the year 2002. It is located in one of the states of the Northeastern part of India. The total area of the reserve is 1,894 sq km.

Complete answer: Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the state of the rising sun. It has a unique variety of tigers as well as leopards found in most of the national parks in Arunachal Pradesh. Kameng Elephant Reserve and Deomali Elephant reserves were made to manage the population of large Asiatic elephants.
i. Assam is known for Assam tea and Assam silk. The state was the first site for oil drilling in Asia. The Assamese economy is aided by wildlife tourism to Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, which are World Heritage Sites. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is famous for its feral horses.
ii. Manipur is situated in the Northeastern part of India. Keibul Lamjao National Park is one of the famous national parks. It is famed as the World's only floating national park that is also home Sangai- the endangered dancing species of a deer.
iii. Mizoram is host to numerous species of birds, wildlife along with wild species of flora. The state is home to many reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates too. It has two National Parks and a total number of Wildlife Sanctuaries present in Mizoram is Eight.
So, the correct answer is option D.

Note: Biosphere reserves include terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems. Each site promotes solutions reconciling the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. It is governed by the state government where the biosphere reserve is located.