1.
Which wildlife sanctuary is a tri-state protected area in northern India, famous for the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roofed turtle, and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin?
A
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
B
National Chambal Sanctuary
C
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
D
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: B — National Chambal Sanctuary
National Chambal Sanctuary spans across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh — making it a tri-state protected area. It is home to the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roofed turtle, and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin, along with mugger crocodiles and various migratory birds.