Wildlife Sanctuary - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a second largest surviving stretch of mangrove forests in India
2. The sanctuary is a part of the Krishna estuary

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
The sanctuary is a part of the Godavari estuary. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is 18 km from the port city Kakinada, on the Kakinada-Yanam state highway, nestling on the deltaic branches of Gouthami and Godavari Rivers at Kakinada Bay in Andhra Pradesh.
2)   Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary is located in

a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Assam
c. Orissa
d. Meghalaya
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Assam

Explanation:
The sanctuary along with Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary and Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary are a part of the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Elephant Reserve.

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