Question: In which of the following years Dudhwa National Park was declared a Tiger Reserve area?
(a) 1983-84
(b) 1985-86
(c) 1987-88
(d) 1989-90
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On 10th April, 2018; in the meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, it was decided to set up Dudhwa Tiger Conservation Foundation, Uttar Pradesh.
- Establishment of the fund for the foundation will be done from the entry fee of the tourists, from the national and international agencies to special projects, special funds from different sources like funds, grants or other assistance received from any person special or foreign government or external organization etc.
- A 12-member governing body will be constituted under the chairmanship of Minister of Forests and Wildlife, Uttar Pradesh, in charge of discharging the responsibility of managing this foundation.
- The establishment of this foundation will encourage eco tourism in this reserve area and create more employment opportunities.
- Founded in 1977, Dudhwa National Park is located in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh.
- In 1987-88, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve area by merging it to the Dudhwa National Park.
Reference:
http://information.up.nic.in/attachments/CabinetDecisionfile/b3e8ffdb10a215