Consider the following protected areas:
1. Bandipur
2. Bhitarkanika
3. Manas
4. Sunderbans
Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Bandipur National Park (Karnataka) was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973-74 under Project Tiger.
2. Bhitarkanika National Park (Odisha) is renowned for its mangrove ecosystem and saltwater crocodiles. While it has a tiger population, it has not been officially declared a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger.
3. Manas National Park (Assam), also a UNESCO World Heritage site, was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973-74.
4. Sunderbans National Park (West Bengal), famous for its mangrove forests and Royal Bengal Tigers, was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973-74.
5. Therefore, Bandipur, Manas, and Sunderbans are declared Tiger Reserves.
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