Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the closest wild relative of domestic cattle protected in some of the famous national parks of India like Nagarhole and Bandipur?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Gaur.Key Points
- The Gaur, also known as the Indian Bison, is the closest wild relative of domestic cattle.
- This species is protected and can be found in several national parks in India, including Nagarhole and Bandipur in Karnataka.
- Gaurs are the largest and most powerful of all wild cattle, and are distinguished by their deep, hollow bodies, tall stature, and prominent dorsal ridges.
Additional Information
| National Park | State | Established Year | Main Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Corbett National Park | Uttarakhand | 1936 (Oldest) | Bengal Tigers, Indian Elephants, Leopards, Indian Python |
| Kaziranga National Park | Assam | 1974 | Great One-horned Rhinoceroses, Tigers |
| Manas National Park | Assam | 1990 | Wild Water Buffalos, Golden langur, Red Panda |
| Dibru-Saikhowa National Park | Assam | 1999 | White-winged wood duck, Bengal Florican, Black-breasted Parrotbill |
| Nameri National Park | Assam | 1998 | Elephants, Tigers |
| Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park | Assam | 1999 | Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tigers |
| Raimona National Park | Assam | 2021 (106th and Latest) | Golden Langur, Elephant, Tiger |
| Sariska National Park | Rajasthan | 1982 | Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopard, Jungle Cat |
| Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) | Rajasthan | 1981 | Migratory Birds such as Siberian Cranes, Pelicans, Indian Pythons |
| Valley of Flowers National Park | Uttarakhand | 1982 | Endemic Alpine Flowers, Snow Leopard, Musk Deer |
| Bandipur National Park | Karnataka | 1974 | Indian Elephants, Tigers, Indian Rock Pythons, Four-horned Antelopes |
| Kanha National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1955 | Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Barasingha |
| Sundarbans National Park | West Bengal | 1984 | Royal Bengal Tigers, Saltwater Crocodile, Indian Python |
| Ranthambore National Park | Rajasthan | 1980 | Tigers, Leopards, Hyenas, Sloth Bears |
| Nagarhole National Park | Karnataka | 1988 | Tigers, Indian Bison, Elephants |
| Kalesar National Park | Haryana | 2003 | Leopard, Goral, Chital, Sambar |
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