Ranthambore National Park UPSC

  • Ranthambore National Park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan in India.
  • It is located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges.
  • In 1955, the Government of India established t.he Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary.
  • In 1973, Ranthambore was declared a tiger reserve under Project Tiger.
  • In 1980, Ranthambore was officially declared a national park.
  • In 1984, the adjacent Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary were declared as forests adjoining Ranthambore National Park.
  • Area: It covers an area of approximately 1,334 square kilometers (515 sq miles).
  • River: Banas River and Chambal River passes through the park.
  • Lake: Padam Talao Lake and Rajbagh Talao Lake is located in the park.
    • Jogi Mahal loacted in Padam Talao Lake.
  • Fort: Ranthambore Fort is a located within Ranthambore National Park.
  • Valley: Kachida Valley is located near the Ranthambore National Park. This area consists of a large population of panthers.
  • Flora: Dhok, Banyan, Babool, Kadam, Ber, Tamarind, Acacia, Peepal, Berberis, Mahua, Semal, Amla, Kachnar, Kaner, Sissoo etc.
  • Fauna: Tiger, leopards, Sloth Bears, Chital, Chinkara, Indian Porcupines, Palm Civet, Desert Fox, Caracals, Indian Wild Boar, Common Mongoose, Common or Hanuman langurs, Macaques, Serpent Eagle, Waterfowl, Indian Grey Hornbill, Desert Monitor Lizards, Indian Chamaeleon, Banded Kraits, Ganga Soft Shelled Turtles North Indian Flap Shelled Turtles etc.
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