Question

What is Overa?
A. National park
B. Wildlife sanctuary
C. Biosphere reserve
D. Bird sanctuary

Answer 1

Hint: Overa is located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a very popular protected area in this region. It is concerned with the protection of endangered species. Many varieties of flora and fauna are found in it. Overa has diversity in its wildlife.

Complete answer:
Conservation of flora and fauna is the major topic of concern. To conserve biodiversity various conserved areas are formed as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, and bird sanctuaries. These are the protected areas. Conservation of specific species is done in these regions.
Overa is a wildlife sanctuary. It was named Overa-Aru in 18-03-1987. It is situated near Pahalgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. In this region, species can be protected from hunting, competition, predation, etc. It preserves 13 species of mammals and over 80 species of birds. It is well known to preserve species of the pheasants. Overa has a very beautiful scenic view as there are lush green-hills, beautiful mountains and deep valleys. It is mainly concerned with the protection of endangered species which have high risk of extinction. Variety of flora and fauna are found in this wildlife sanctuary.
From the above information we have found that overa is the wildlife sanctuary.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: Overa is a very popular hotspot for the tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated close to Srinagar on the upper banks of the sparkling Liddar River. It is 3-4 km far from Aru valley. It covers the area of 400 square kilometers. It was first named as Overa national park. It is the region which has overlapping territories of reserve, sanctuary and park. The hills of this region are the most popular tourist place in winters. It has a huge variety of coniferous forests.