Keetham lake and Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary are located near which of the following cities?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Agra

Explanation:

• Keetham Lake, also known as Sur Sarovar, is located within the Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary near Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

• It was designated as a Ramsar site in November 2020, recognizing its international importance as a wetland.

• The sanctuary was established in 1991 and covers an area of approximately 7.97 square kilometers.

• It provides a natural habitat to more than 165 species of resident and migratory birds.

• The lake is man-made and was originally developed to supply water to the city of Agra.

Information Booster:

• The sanctuary is also home to the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, which is the largest sloth bear rescue center in the world, operated by Wildlife SOS.

• The lake is pentagonal in shape and features several islands that serve as nesting grounds for birds like Siberian Cranes, Greater Flamingos, and Pelicans.

Additional Knowledge:

(a) Jhansi: It is famous for the Jhansi Fort and the Rani Mahal, and is located in the Bundelkhand region, not near Sur Sarovar.

(b) Kanpur: Known as the "Leather City," it is home to the Allen Forest Zoo, but not the Keetham Lake.

(c) Lucknow: The capital city is home to the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary (now Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary) in the nearby Unnao district.