Q150 · UPPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · General Studies

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The National Chambal Sanctuary does NOT fall in which of the following States?

A Uttar Pradesh
B Madhya Pradesh
C Haryana
D Rajasthan

Correct answer: (c) Haryana

Explanation

  1. A

    Uttar Pradesh

    Uttar Pradesh is one of the three States of the National Chambal Sanctuary (Etawah–Agra belt).

  2. B

    Madhya Pradesh

    Madhya Pradesh holds a large share of the sanctuary (Morena–Sheopur–Bhind).

  3. C

    Haryana

    Haryana does not fall in the National Chambal Sanctuary, which follows the Chambal in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. That is the official key.

  4. D

    Rajasthan

    Rajasthan is the upstream State of the tri-State Chambal sanctuary (Kota–Sawai Madhopur side).

Summary. Official key is (c) Haryana. The sanctuary is a tri-State river protected area for gharial, mugger and turtles. Haryana’s rivers are outside this stretch. Honour the stored letter (c).