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Biodiversity & Conservation
Question No. 177Interactive Test Mode
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Q177. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?

Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam

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Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (located across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) possesses the largest notified Critical Tiger Habitat (core area) in India, spanning approximately 2,595.72 sq km. It lies in the Nallamala hill range and is bisected by the Krishna River.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q177)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Biodiversity & Conservation
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q177

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 177 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Environment and Ecology (Biodiversity & Conservation) question is Option (C): "Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Biodiversity & Conservation". You can explore all repeated questions from Biodiversity & Conservation in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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