With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.
- Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.
- Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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Detailed Explanation:
Statement 1 is Correct: Madhav National Park was declared India’s 58th Tiger Reserve in March 2025, becoming the 9th Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
Statement 2 is Correct: Sakhya Sagar, located within the National Park, was designated as a Ramsar Site in 2022 due to its rich wetland biodiversity and migratory bird habitat.
Statement 3 is Incorrect: Madhav National Park is located entirely in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. It does not extend into Rajasthan.
Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct, making Option B the correct answer.
Madhav National Park
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Located in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, Madhav National Park is part of the Upper Vindhyan Hills ecosystem.
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It gained national importance after being notified as India's 58th Tiger Reserve in 2025 and contains the Ramsar-listed Sakhya Sagar Wetland.
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