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Geography • Indian GeographyEasy

Which of the following National Parks, located in the state of Rajasthan, was originally established as a waterfowl hunting reserve and is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for migratory birds like the Siberian Crane?

A. Ranthambore National Park
B. Keoladeo National Park✓ Correct Answer
C. Sariska Tiger Reserve
D. Desert National Park

💡 Solution & Explanation

Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as an artificial wetland globally celebrated for hosting endangered migratory species such as the Siberian Crane. Unlike Ranthambore, which is known for tigers, Keoladeo was historically maintained as a duck-hunting reserve for royalty before becoming a sanctuary. Ramsar wetland sites hold high significance for environmental governance questions.

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