Government grants 51st Tiger reserve status for sanctuaries spanning forests of _______.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Tamil Nadu.
· The Government of India granted the 51st Tiger Reserve status to the Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu.
· This tiger reserve combines the Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary and the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
· The new reserve aims to strengthen tiger conservation efforts and protect the biodiversity of the region.
Information Booster:
· Andhra Pradesh: This state has tiger reserves like Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam.
· Uttar Pradesh:This state has tiger reserves like Dudhwa, but the 51st Tiger Reserve is not located here.
· Madhya Pradesh: This state is known as the "Tiger State" of India due to its several tiger reserves like Panna tiger reserve,Kanha tiger reserve,Pench tiger reserve.