Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary II Wild buffalo II UPSC CSE

Description

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Context:

Two wild buffalo calves were born in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh kindling hope of conservation of the highly endangered animal species in Chhattisgarh.

Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary

*About*	Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the district of Raipur of Chhattisgarh. Barnawapara is the name coined from the village Bar and Nawapara.
*Area*	The sanctuary has 244.66 square kilometres in total size.
*Topography*	The sanctuary has a simple topography with gentle slopes. Elevations can vary by up to 640 meters.
*Rivers*	The Balmedhi, Jonk, and Mahanadi rivers flow beside the sanctuary.
*Rainfall*	There is 1200 mm of rainfall every year.
*Flora*	Teak, Sal, and mixed forests make up the majority of the sanctuary's vegetation. Rich and dense understorey bamboo forms are seen throughout. There are sporadic presence of white Kulu (Sterculia ureus) trees.
*Fauna*	In order to preserve the ecosystem, it has a healthy density of predators and prey. Common sightings include Chital, Sambhar, Nilgai, and Wild Boar. The bison is a noticeable and often spotted feature in Sanctuary. There are also Sloth Bears, Wild Dogs, Porcupines, Foxes, Striped Henas, and Barking Deer. More than 150 bird species, including numerous migratory ones, may be found in Barnawapara. Peafowl, Jungle Fowl, and Crow Pheasant are a few of them. Many fish and wetland birds can be seen at the sanctuary's Balar Reservoir. This sanctuary raises public awareness by promoting ecotourism.

For Further study on the topic please refer:

Indian Wild Buffalo and Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary

Sources:

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/two-wild-buffalo-calves-born-kindle-hope-of-conservation-in-chhattisgarh-1828498

https://www.forest.cg.gov.in/barnawapara/

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Consider the following statements about the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary:

It is a wildlife sanctuary located in Jharkhand state.
Mahanadi rivers flow beside the sanctuary.
The sanctuary has Balar Reservoir inside it which hosts many fish and wetland birds.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A.Only one

B.Only two

C. All Three

D.None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect:

Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the district of Raipur of Chhattisgarh.

Barnawapara is the name coined from the village Bar and Nawapara.

Statement 2 is correct:

The Balmedhi, Jonk, and Mahanadi rivers flow beside the sanctuary.

Statement 3 is correct:

In order to preserve the ecosystem, it has a healthy density of predators and prey.

Common sightings include Cheetah, Sambhar, Nilgai, and Wild Boar.

The bison is a noticeable and often spotted feature in Sanctuary. There are also sloth bears, wild dogs, porcupines, foxes, striped hyenas, and barking deer.

More than 150 bird species, including numerous migratory ones, may be found in Barnawapara. Peafowl, Jungle Fowl, and Crow Pheasant are a few of them.

Many fish and wetland birds can be seen at the sanctuary's Balar Reservoir.

This sanctuary raises public awareness by promoting ecotourism.