Q. 1. What is a Wildlife Sanctuary? Name any two Wildlife sanctuaries in India. Where are these Sanctuaries located?

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A wildlife sanctuary is an area where animal habitats and their surroundings are protected from any sort of disturbance. The capturing, killing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited in these regions.

They aim at providing a comfortable living to the animals. India has beautiful wildlife sanctuaries, with dense forests, large rivers, high and beautiful mountains.

Few wildlife sanctuaries located in India are:

  • Periyar wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala
  • Govind wildlife sanctuaries in Uttarakhand
  • Gir National Park and wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat

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