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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?

A
Corbett
B
Ranthambore
C
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
D
Sunderbans
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?
Correct Answer
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
Understanding Critical Habitat: 'Critical Tiger Habitats' (CTH) are explicitly defined under the Wildlife Protection Act as inviolate core areas of a tiger rese......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Understanding Critical Habitat ▼
'Critical Tiger Habitats' (CTH) are explicitly defined under the Wildlife Protection Act as inviolate core areas of a tiger reserve that must be kept entirely free from human disturbance to ensure the survival of the species.
Comparative Geographic Assessment ▼
While Corbett, Ranthambore, and Sunderbans are globally famous and incredibly vital reserves, their legally demarcated core zones are smaller in pure square kilometer terms.
Identifying the Largest ▼
The Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR), sprawled majestically across the Nallamala hill ranges in Andhra Pradesh, boasts a massive, unparalleled core area spanning over 2,500 sq km. This makes it structurally the largest continuous Critical Tiger Habitat not just among the options, but in all of India.
Conclusion ▼
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam holds the undisputed record for the largest core sanctuary area.
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