Banni Grasslands Reserve is in Gujarat

Q.  Banni Grasslands Reserve is in
- Published on 30 Jun 16

a. Chhattisgarh
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Rajasthan
d. Gujarat

ANSWER: Gujarat
 
  • Banni Grasslands Reserve or Banni grasslands form a belt of arid grassland ecosystem on the outer southern edge of the desert of the marshy salt flats of Rann of Kutch in Kutch District, Gujarat State, India.
  • They are known for rich wildlife and biodiversity.
  • They are currently legally protected under the status as a protected or reserve forest in India. Though declared a protected forest more than half a century ago Gujarat state's forest department has recently proposed a special plan to restore and manage this ecosystem in the most efficient way.
  • Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has identified this grassland reserve as one of the last remaining habitats of the cheetah in India and a possible reintroduction site for the species.
  • It is also famous for its birds.

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