Debrigarh Tiger Reserve

Why in news?

• National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) has approved Odisha’s Proposal to declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve.

About Debrigarh Tiger Reserve:

• Debrigarh is located near the Hirakud dam (Mahanadi River) at Sambalpur, Odisha.
• It will become the third tiger reserve in Odisha after Similipal and Satkosia.
• Debrigarh is well connected with the proposed Sunabeda Tiger Reserve (in Odisha) and Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh on its southwest. Similarly, it is linked to the Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
• A wide variety of animals including leopard, wild boar, bison, sambar, chital and Four-horned antelope are sighted in the sanctuary.

Add ons:

• During his rebellion against the British, freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai made his base at ‘Barapathara” located within the sanctuary.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Which of the following Tiger Reserves are located in Odisha?

1. Debrigarh Tiger Reserve

2. Similipal Tiger Reserve

3. Satkosia Tiger Reserve

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer