17) Melghat Tiger Reserve Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Melghat Tiger reserve located ?
A
Amaravati district of Maharashtra
2
Q
Context ?
A
CM of Maharashtra has requested the Union Govt for considering an alternative alignment for Akola-Khandwa rail line that passes through this reserve
3
Q
What forms the boundaries of the reserve ?
A
Tapi river and Gwaligadh ridge of Satpura range
4
Q
What type of forests constitute this reserve ?
A
Dry deciduous forests – Prominent tree is Teak
5
Q
Which tribe reside here ?
A
Korku tribe
6
Q
What are the other tiger reserves of Maharashtra ?
A
Total 4
1) Sahyadri
2) Melghat
3) Pench
4) Tadoba
