UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 4
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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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Madhav National Park lies in Madhya Pradesh and gained tiger-reserve status in 2025; its Sakhya Sagar lake is a Ramsar wetland.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - The Madhav Tiger Reserve designation was made in 2025.
Statement 2: Correct - Sakhya Sagar, within the national-park landscape, is listed as a Ramsar wetland.
Statement 3: Incorrect - The park is in Madhya Pradesh, not shared with Rajasthan.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 2.
B: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
C: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1.
D: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1, 2.