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Mrugavani National Park

27th May, 2024

Mrugavani National Park

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Context:

  • The Mrugavani National Park at Chilkur in Moinabad mandal has reduced in area by 80 hectares.

Mrugavani National Park

  • It is a national park located in Hyderabad, Telangana State, India.
  • It covers an area of 3.6 square kilometres or 1211 acres.
  • It is home to a 600 different types of plant life.
  • The Park is home to around 350 spotted deer.
  • Flora: Teak, Bamboo, Sandal, Picus, Palas, Rela etc.
  • Vegetation: They are dry deciduous forest in the Southern tropical. The undulating topography shows the rocky side of the formation of the Deccan trap.

Fauna:

  • Mammals – Panther, Cheetal, Sambar, Wild boar, Jungle Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose, Jackals, Porcupines, fox, Black naped Hare etc.
  • Reptiles – Snakes, Rat Snakes, Monitor Lizard, Russell Viper, Cobra etc.
  • Birds – Quails, Peacocks, Warblers, Partridges, Flower Peckers, Ducks, Curlews, Lapwings, Babbler, Koel etc.
  • The animals include: indian hare, forest cat, civet, Indian rat snake, Russell's viper, chital and the flower pecker.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/eighty-hectares-of-mrugavani-national-park-disappear-into-thin-air/article68207852.ece

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mrugavani National Park:

  1. Mrugavani National Park is located in Hyderabad, Telangana, and covers an area of 3.6 square kilometers.
  2. The park's vegetation primarily consists of evergreen forests typical of the Southern tropical region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only

C. Both

D. None

Answer:

A. 1 only