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Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
Explanation
The Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh. Established in May 1957, it is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in the state. It is located on the northern slopes of the Kaimur Range and is renowned for its scenic beauty, particularly the Rajdari and Devdari waterfalls.
- Baharaich: Is home to the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Sonbhadra: Houses the Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary (shared with Mirzapur).
- Lakhimpur Kheri: Is famous for the Dudhwa National Park and Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary.
Historically, Chandraprabha was chosen as an alternate habitat for Asiatic lions, which were introduced there in 1957, though they are no longer present in the sanctuary today.
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