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