Kanger Valley National Park

Why in news?

• Around 200 bird species were documented during the Kanger Valley Bird Survey in the state’s first-ever systematic interstate bird survey.

About Kanger Valley National Park:

• It is located in Chattisgarh. It got the status of a national park in the year 1982.
• The name of the National Park is derived from the Kangar river, which flows through it.
• Kanger Valley National Park is a typical mixed humid deciduous type of forest, in which the Sal, Saugaun, teak and bamboo trees are available in abundance.
• The most popular species in this area is Bastar Maina (The state bird of Chattisgarh).
  • Bastar Maina, is a type of Hill maina (gruncula Dhariosoa) which is capable of emulating human voices.

Add ons:

• The park comprises two waterfalls – Tirathgarh and Kanger Dhara, three caves – Kutumsar, Dandak and Kailash, one crocodile park – Bhainsa Darha.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Consider the following pairs:

       National Park   : State

1. Kanger Valley         : Assam

2. Keibul Lamjao         : Manipur

3. Madhav                  : Gujarat

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

Answer