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Q99 (CDS-II/2008) Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Protected Areas › Wildlife sanctuaries network Answer Verified

In which one of the following States is Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary located ?

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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located in the Mandya district of Karnataka, India [t1][t7]. Often referred to as the 'Pakshi Kashi' of Karnataka, it is situated approximately 19 km from Mysore and 4 km from Srirangapatna [t4][t5]. The sanctuary is comprised of six islets on the banks of the Kaveri (Cauvery) River, which were formed after an embankment was constructed in 1648 by the Mysore King, Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar [t9][t10]. It was declared a sanctuary in 1940 following the observations of renowned ornithologist Salim Ali regarding its importance as a nesting ground [t9]. The site is a significant wetland habitat, hosting over 200 bird species, including migratory birds from Siberia and North America, and was designated as a Ramsar site in 2022 [c3][t5][t7].

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  1. [1] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > fr SHVINONil{ENT wJ .,1 > p. 429
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