Question

Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan was formerly called as
A) Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary B) Khijadia Bird Sanctuary C) Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary D) Mayani Bird Sanctuary

Answer 1

Keoladeo Ghana National park is formally known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary .

• It was declared a protected sanctuary as well as world heritage site.

• It is located in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan .

Salim Ali Bird sanctuary .

• It is located in Goa .

• The sanctuary is named after the Indian ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali.

Khijadia Bird Sanctuary :-

• It is located in gujarat .

• It  there are around 250 to 300 bird species here

Mayani Bird Sanctuary :-

• It is located in Maharashtra .

Answer 2

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident.