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Ranganathittu Sanctuary (Mysore) is known for the population of
(a)Bison
(b)Tiger
(c)Goats
(d) Birds

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Hint: Sanctuary is a protected area where the flora and fauna are reserved and are managed for conservation and research purposes. These places strictly prohibit the capturing, killing, and poaching of animals. They provide comfortable living to the animals without any sort of disturbance.

Complete answer:
Ranganathittu Sanctuary (Mysore) is known for its bird population. Ranganathittu Sanctuary is also known as Pakshi-Kashi of Karnataka. It is situated in the Mandya district of the state of Karnataka. It was established in the late 1940s with around 170 bird species. It comprises six small islands on the bank of river Kaveri.

Additional Information:
Bison: A bison is an enormous, powerful animal with two huge horns which are mostly found in North America and Europe. They are herbivores and can weigh from 460 - 540 kg in adult age. They communicate through hearing and smell.

Tiger: Tiger is a powerful carnivore which belongs to the species of cat. They weigh up to 800 pounds normally. Tigers have a nocturnal vision and can swim in the water. Tigers are in demand for their skin and their population has declined.

Goats: Goat is a domestic herbivore which has cloven hooves, a long beard and a short tail. They are useful to humans as they are providers of milk and when they are dead it is taken as meat. Goats are raised in most of the rural areas by different agricultural labourers and ladies as they can thrive well with leaves, shrubs etc.
So, the correct answer is 'birds'.

Note: Ranganathittu Sanctuary is the largest bird sanctuary located in Karnataka, India with 40 acres of area.
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is the largest bird sanctuary located in Gujarat with over 210 species of birds with 120.82-square kilometres.
Weltvogelpark Walsrode is the world's largest bird sanctuary with over 675 species with 59 acres of land.