Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Flashcards
1
Q
Which Biosphere reserve’s critical part is it ?
A
Nilgiri Biosphere reserve
2
Q
Was it declared as a Core Tiger Habitat zone ?
A
YES in 2007
3
Q
Is it only a Biosphere Reserve ?
A
No , it is also a Wildlife sanctuary and National Park
4
Q
Was area around it declared as ESZ ?
A
YES , Union Ministry of Environment declared 438sqkm around the Mudumalai Tiger reserve as ESZ
5
Q
Implications of Declaring an area as ESZ ?
A
Restrictions on polluting industries but doesnt stop agricultural activities
6
Q
What was the recent order of SC ?
A
To declare caetain area around every national park as ESZs to conserve wildlife habitat
