Question 1 (iii) - NCERT Questions - Chapter 5 Class 9 Geography - Natural Vegetation and Wildlife - Geography

In which of the following state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?

(a) Punjab

(b) Delhi

(c) Odisha

(d) West Bengal

Answer:

Explanation:

• Simlipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha .
  
  
• It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas — Similipal Tiger Reserve, and Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary .

Let’s Check all the options-

• (a) Punjab - Lal Suhanra Biosphere Reserve and National Park are situated on the northwest edge of the Cholistan Desert in the Punjab Province of Pakistan.
  
  
• (b) Delhi- No biosphere reserve is present in Delhi.
  
  
• (c) Odisha- Simlipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha .
  
  
• (d) West Bengal -  Sunderbans in Part of the delta of Ganges and Brahmaputra river system

So, the correct option is (c).