RAS question
Keoladeo National Park (Ghana Bird Sanctuary) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in:
Correct answer: (A) Bharatpur.
Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Ghana Bird Sanctuary, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
Explanation
Keoladeo National Park is in Bharatpur, so option A is correct. Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Ghana Bird Sanctuary, it is recognised as one of the world's most important bird breeding and feeding grounds. It was declared a national park in 1982 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. For RAS, remember the direct association: when Keoladeo or Ghana Bird Sanctuary appears, connect it with Bharatpur; Sawai Madhopur and Alwar are better known for tiger reserves.
Why the other options are wrong
- (B) Sawai Madhopur is associated with Ranthambore National Park, not Keoladeo National Park.
- (C) Jaipur is not the location of Keoladeo National Park; the park is in Bharatpur.
- (D) Alwar is associated with Sariska Tiger Reserve, whereas Keoladeo National Park is in Bharatpur.
Concept
This question tests the geography of Rajasthan's protected areas and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, especially the pairing of districts with major national parks and sanctuaries. Such questions recur in RAS because they connect Rajasthan's static geographical facts with information about the environment and tourism.