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UPSC CSE 2026 · PYQ · Protected Areas / Tiger Reserves / Ramsar Sites · medium

With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025. 2. Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park. 3. Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 2✓ Correct
  3. C.2 and 3
  4. D.3 only

Explanation

Madhav National Park, located in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, was declared India's 58th Tiger Reserve in March 2025 — Statement 1 is correct. Sakhya Sagar lake, located within Madhav National Park, was designated a Ramsar Site in 2022 — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Madhav National Park is entirely within Madhya Pradesh (Shivpuri district) and is not shared with Rajasthan.
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