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Identify the Union Territory in the northernmost
Ladakh In June 2024, Ladakh was declared the first Union Territory in India to become fully literate. This achievement set a new benchmark in the national literacy campaign, preceding similar declarations for states like Himachal Pradesh.
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Identify the mountain range within the Eastern Ghats that was declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site in 2022, is revered as the site of Lord Parashurama’s penance, and is mentioned in ancient epics as Mahendra Parvata.
Mahendragiri Hills The Mahendragiri Hills, a significant range in the Eastern Ghats, are located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. Revered for its deep mythological roots, it is known as Mahendra Parvata in ancient epics and is believed to be where Lord Parashurama performed his penance. In recognition of its rich and unique ecosystem, which is home to numerous endemic species and inhabited by the Saora and Kondh tribes, it was declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site in 2022.
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Identify the tiger reserve whose lifeline is the Maniyari River, which serves as a vital corridor linking the Kanha and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserves, and where the tiger population recently saw a significant increase.
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve The Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (ATR) is located in Chhattisgarh and is part of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve. It plays a crucial ecological role by forming a corridor that links the Kanha and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserves, supporting tiger movement and genetic diversity. The Maniyari River, considered its lifeline, flows through the reserve before its waters eventually join the Mahanadi basin.
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Identify the state in Northeast India, one of the first in the country to be declared 'fully literate', which is bordered by Bangladesh on three sides.
Tripura Tripura, along with Mizoram and Goa, was one of the first states to achieve the status of being fully functionally literate, a milestone recently also achieved by Himachal Pradesh. The state is geographically distinct, as it is surrounded by Bangladesh to its north, south, and west.
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Identify the wildlife sanctuary that is named after the goddess Tipai, gained fame as the home of Tigress Avni (linked to the film Sherni), and saw its tiger population increase from 3 to 20 due to dedicated conservation efforts.
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary The Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS), located in the Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, is a protected tiger reserve known for its high tiger density. It gained widespread attention as the home of Tigress Avni, whose story was loosely connected to the film Sherni. Thanks to significant conservation efforts since 2010, the sanctuary's tiger population has grown from just three to over twenty, offering a rich but less-crowded safari experience.
