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Context :

The Kaval Tiger Reserve (KTR) is using a mix of nature and technology to improve water supply with in the reserve.
This reserve is situated in Telangana.

Do you know?

● Solar pumps have been installed near borewells for distribution of water into tanks, pits & other natural reservoirs.

● It will increase the availability of water for wildlife in the Kaval Tiger Reserve (KTR).

About Kawal Tiger Reserve

Location: it is situated in the Telangana State along the banks of the Godavari River. It forms part of the Deccan Peninsula Central Highlands.
Declaration: Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2012 by the Government of India.
Geography: It is situated in the southernmost tip of the Central Indian Tiger Landscape. & it also connects with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) & Indravati Tiger Reserve (Chhattisgarh).
Rivers: The reserve is a catchment area for 2 major rivers
- Godavari and Kadam : these 2 rivers flow south of the sanctuary.
Mountain Range: within the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges.

Habitat and Vegetation

Habitat: Dense forests, grasslands, open areas, rivers, streams, & water bodies.
Vegetation: Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests.
The vegetation consists of species :
- Teak
- Bamboo
- Anogeissus latifolia
- Mitragyna parviflora
- Terminalia crenulata
- Terminalia arjuna
- Boswellia serrata

Flora and Fauna of Kawal Tiger Reserve

Flora:
- Teak & Bamboo are the dominant species here
- Other species include Anogeissus latifolia, Mitragyna parviflora, Terminalia species, & Boswellia serrata.
Fauna: Nilgai, chousingha, chinkara, black buck, sambar, spotted deer, wild dog, wolf, jackal, fox, tiger, leopard, & jungle cat.

Source: NEWINDIAEXPRESS

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. In which state is the Kawal Tiger Reserve located?

a) Maharashtra

b) Madhya Pradesh

c) Telangana

d) Chhattisgarh

Answer: c

Explanation :

● Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in Telangana. It's in the northeastern part of the state, along the Godavari River. The reserve is part of the Deccan peninsula-central highlands. The government of India declared Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary a Tiger Reserve in 2012.

● The reserve is known for its rich flora and fauna.

● The reserve is using technology to address water scarcity for wildlife, especially during the summer months.