RAS question
Jorbeed near Bikaner is famous as:
Correct answer: (B) Vulture conservation area.
Jorbeed near Bikaner is famous as a vulture conservation area and as Asia's largest vulture feeding site.
Explanation
Jorbeed is linked with vulture conservation because it functions as a large carcass-feeding site on the outskirts of Bikaner. It is Asia's largest vulture feeding site, where carcasses are left for vultures and this helps conserve endangered birds. RoundGlass Sustain describes Jorbeed as a government-approved dumping ground for animal carcasses that attracts raptors, especially vultures, including critically endangered Indian vultures. The Rajasthan Forest Department has converted Jorbeed into a conservation reserve. That is why, for RAS geography, Jorbeed is not remembered as a general wildlife park but specifically as a vulture and raptor conservation-linked site.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Tiger habitat is wrong because Bikaner has no tigers, while Jorbeed is identified with vultures and raptors.
- (C) Deer park is wrong because Jorbeed is not specifically identified as a deer park; it is known for carcass feeding and vulture conservation.
- (D) Camel breeding is wrong because camel breeding is assigned to NRCC, whereas Jorbeed's exam identity is its vulture feeding and conservation role.
Concept
This tests Rajasthan's location-based environmental geography, especially sites associated with wildlife conservation. It recurs in RAS because places such as Jorbeed are asked through one-line site-identification questions.