Which of the following Tiger Reserves are present in Rajasthan? (A) Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (B) Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve (C) Pench Tiger Reserve (D) Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (E) Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The two Tiger Reserves located in Rajasthan are:
1. Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve (B): Located in Rajasthan, Mukandra Hills is a well-known reserve for tiger conservation under Project Tiger.
2. Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (D): This is the latest addition to Rajasthan's Tiger Reserves, located in Bundi district.
The other reserves listed are not located in Rajasthan:
· Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (A): Located in Madhya Pradesh.
· Pench Tiger Reserve (C): Situated in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
· Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve (E): Found in Madhya Pradesh.
Thus, the correct answer is (2) (B) and (D) only.
Information Booster: 1. Rajasthan's Tiger Reserves:
· Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
· Sariska Tiger Reserve
· Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve
· Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (newest addition, approved in 2021).
2. Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh:
· Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
· Pench Tiger Reserve
· Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve
· Kanha Tiger Reserve
· Panna Tiger Reserve
3. Rajasthan is an important region for tiger conservation under India's Project Tiger.
4. Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve became India's 52nd Tiger Reserve in 2021.
5. Mukandra Hills, located near Kota, is a critical corridor for tigers between Ranthambore and other reserves.
Additional Knowledge: (A) Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve:
Located in Madhya Pradesh, it is famous for a high density of tigers and rich biodiversity.
(B) Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve:
Located in Rajasthan, this reserve is known for its dry deciduous forests and serves as a vital corridor for tiger migration.
(C) Pench Tiger Reserve:
This reserve spans Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and is renowned as the setting for Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book."
(D) Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve:
The newest addition in Rajasthan, declared a Tiger Reserve in 2021, located in Bundi district.
(E) Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve:
Situated in Madhya Pradesh, this reserve is part of the Sanjay National Park, known for its tiger population and other wildlife.