Situated in

South bank of the Brahmaputra River in the eastern part of Assam, India

Boundary

It is Bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers (north) and Dibru River (south)

Status

Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary (1986) & Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (1999)

Vegetation

It mainly consist of moist mixed semi-evergreen forests & moist mixed deciduous forests

Special Feature

It is the Largest salix swamp forest in northeastern India

Climate

Tropical monsoon climate with hot and wet summers & cool, dry winters

Flora

It Includes species like Dillenia indica, Bischofia javanica, Bombax ceiba, & Lagerstroemia parviflora

Fauna

It is home to animals like Tiger, Elephant, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Bears, Small Indian Civet, Squirrels, Gangetic Dolphin, Slow Loris, & Assamese Macaque

Bird Species

It is Identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) with over 382 species of birds, including Greater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork & Greater Crested Grebe

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. With reference to the Dibru Saikhowa National Park & the recent recommendation by the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) to use Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology for research purposes within the park boundary, consider the following statements:

1. Dibru Saikhowa National Park is located on the North bank of the Brahmaputra River.
2. The park was designated as Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in 1986.
3. Dibru Saikhowa National Park is famous for being the largest Salix swamp forest in northeastern India.
4. The park is recognized as an Important Bird Area.
5. Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology is recommended for research purposes, but will not be used beyond the park’s boundary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
(c) 2, 3, 4, and 5 only
(d) 1, 3, 4, and 5 only

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Dibru Saikhowa National Park is located on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River, & it is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and the Dibru River in the south.

Statement 2 is correct: The park was initially designated as Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in 1986 & later upgraded to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in 1999.

Statement 3 is correct: Dibru Saikhowa National Park is indeed the largest Salix swamp forest in northeastern India.

Statement 4 is correct: The park is home to various animals like tigers, elephants, and leopards, and is recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA), hosting over 382 species of birds, including the Greater Adjutant Stork and Lesser Adjutant Stork.

Statement 5 is correct: The Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology is recommended for use strictly for research purposes within the park's boundary, as per the Forest Advisory Committee’s recommendation.