In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — Arunachal Pradesh
Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is part of the Kameng Elephant Reserve and is contiguous with Pakke Tiger Reserve, known for its rich biodiversity including hornbills, elephants, and tigers. The sanctuary is traversed by the Bhareli (Pakke) and Bamadi rivers, supporting diverse flora and fauna.
📝 Short Notes: Major Wildlife Sanctuaries in Northeast India
| State | Important Wildlife Sanctuaries/National Parks | Key Species |
|---|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Pakhui (Pakke) WLS, Namdapha NP, Mouling NP, Kamlang WLS | Hornbills, Elephants, Tigers, Snow Leopards |
| Manipur | Keibul Lamjao NP, Yangoupokpi-Lokchao WLS | Sangai (Dancing Deer), Hoolock Gibbon |
| Meghalaya | Nokrek NP, Balpakram NP | Red Panda, Clouded Leopard, Asian Elephant |
| Nagaland | Intanki NP, Fakim WLS | Hoolock Gibbon, Blyth's Tragopan |
| Assam | Kaziranga NP, Manas NP, Dibru-Saikhowa NP | One-horned Rhino, Wild Water Buffalo, Gangetic Dolphin |
Question 3 of 3 Wildlife Sanctuaries
Practice PYQ questions from this topic across all years
Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natura...
All questions in this topic completed!