Question

Which of the following wetlands is represented by as many as three protected areas, namely a National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary and Marine Sanctuary?

• A. VembanadLake
• B. Nalsarovar
• C. Kolleru
• D. Bhitarkanika

Answer 1

The correct option is D Bhitarkanika

Bhitarkanika is a unique habitat of Mangrove Forests crisscrossed with numerous creeks and mud flats located in Kendrapara district of Orissa. One of the largest Mangrove Eco systems in India, Bhitarkanika is home to diverse flora and fauna. Bhitarkanika located between 86’-45” To 87’17” East longitude and 20’-17” to 20’-47” North latitude in the estuary of Brahmani, Baitarani, Dharma & Mahanadi river systems, has unique attraction and a boast of nature’s most picturesque sites. The unique bio-diversity attracts visitors to nature’s lap. The wetland is represented by as many as 3 protected Areas, namely “The Bhitarkanika National Park”, “The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary” and “The Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary”.

So the correct option is 'Bhitarkanika'.