Kaziranga national park: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Q.  Which of the following statements are correct about Kaziranga national park?

1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
2. It has a highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
3. It was declared as a Reserve Forest during tenure of Lord Curzon.
- Published on 17 Nov 15

a. 2,3
b. 1,3
c. 1,2
d. All

ANSWER: All
 
- Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site
- The park hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses.
- It has the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006.
- The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
- Kaziranga is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for conservation of avifaunal species.
- Compared to other protected areas in India, Kaziranga has achieved notable success in wildlife conservation.
- Located on the edge of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, the park combines high species diversity and visibility.

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