With reference to Indias Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is spread over two districts. 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park. 3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard. Select the cor

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Q: (IAS/2020)
With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?
1. It is spread over two districts.
2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.
3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.

Select the correct answer using the code given below;

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Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'desert national park': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'natural habitats': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'human habitation': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'park': [1, 0, 2, 4], 'great indian bustard': [0, 0, 0, 4], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13]}

The correct answer is (c) 1 and 3 only.

Explanation:

India`s Desert National Park is located in the state of Rajasthan and is spread over two districts - Jaisalmer and Barmer. The park is situated in the Thar Desert and covers an area of 3162 square kilometers. The park is not completely devoid of human habitation as there are a few villages inside the park. However, the human population is very low and they are dependent on the park`s natural resources for their livelihood.

The Desert National Park is home to a number of endangered species, including the Great Indian Bustard, which is one of the rarest birds in India. The park is one of the last remaining natural habitats of the bird, which is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).