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Q22·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2026

Madhav National Park

EnvironmentBiodiversity & ConservationStatement-based● MediumCurrent-affairs-linked

Question

With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.

2Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.

3Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Select the answer using the code given below :

Options

1 only

1 and 2

Answer

2 and 3

2 only

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Madhav National Park, located in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, was officially designated as India's newest Tiger Reserve to reintroduce and protect tiger corridors. The park contains Sakhya Sagar, a prominent shallow wetland designated as a Ramsar Site. Statement 3 is incorrect because the park's entire territory is located within northwestern Madhya Pradesh and is not shared with Rajasthan.

Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh features the Sakhya Sagar Ramsar wetland and was designated a Tiger Reserve.

Question details

Year

2026

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q22

Subject

Environment

Sub-topic

Biodiversity & Conservation

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) declarations 2024-2025

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