Baghmara Pitcher Plant Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?

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  1. Assam
  2. Karnataka
  3. Goa
  4. Meghalaya

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Option 4 : Meghalaya
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The correct answer is Meghalaya.

Key Points

  • Baghmara Pitcher Plant Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
  • It is named after a rare insectivorous Pitcher Plant, Nepenthes khasiana.
  • Nepenthes khasiana is endemic to the Meghalaya region only.
  • The Pitcher plant is locally known as "Me'mang-Koksi" (Ghost Basket).
  • Locals regard it as a sacred plant or the Ghost basket.
  • Baghmara Pitcher Plant Sanctuary is the only Sanctuary in Meghalaya where in-situ conservation of Pitcher Plant is being carried out.
  • The Sanctuary also protects soil erosion and provides water to a section of the surrounding villages.

Important Points

  • Other national parks and sanctuaries in Meghalaya are:
    • Balpakram
    • Nokrek
    • Nongkhyllem
    • Narpuh
    • Siju

Additional Information

  • Important wildlife sanctuaries in Assam:
    • Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary.
    • Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.
    • Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary.
    • Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary.
    • Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Important wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka:
    • Adichunchanagiri Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
    • Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Important wildlife sanctuaries in Goa:
    • Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary.
    • Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.
    • Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.
    • Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.
    • Madei Wildlife Sanctuary.
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