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The Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state of India ?
A)
Haryana
B)
Maharashtra
C)
Arunachal Pradesh
D)
Kerala

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Arunachal Pradesh



The Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary (DWLS) is located in the Upper Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh covering an area of 4,149 km2. The sanctuary is rich in wildlife. Rare mammals such as Mishmi takin, red goral, musk deer , red panda, Asiatic black bear, occasional tiger and Gongshan muntjac occur while among birds there are the rare Sclater's monal and Blyth's tragopan. A flying squirrel, new to science has been recently discovered from the edge of this sanctuary. It has been named the Mishmi Hills giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mishmiensis).

Published On : June 25, 2021
Category : Indian Geography
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