In which state is Simlipal Watho Reserve located?

Orissa is correct.

 Key Points

• Simlipal bio-reserve is located in the Odisha district of Mayurbhanj.
• Simlipal is home to a diverse diversity of wild animals, including 55 species of mammals, 304 species of birds, twenty types of amphibians, 62 species of reptiles, and 37 different kinds of fish.
• Similipal, that gets its title from the 'Simul' (Silk Cotton) tree, is a national park and a Tiger Reserve in Orissa's Mayurbhanj district.

Additional Information

• The tiger reserve covers 2750 square kilometers and includes waterfalls such as Joranda and Barehipani.
• The Similipal Biosphere Reserve is located in northeast India and is part of two biogeographical regions: the Mahanadian east coastline region of the Oriental realm and the Chhotanagpur biotic province of the Deccan peninsular zone.
• Volcanic sedimentary strata are placed in three concentric rings, emphasizing the geologic formations of the area. Khairiburu (1,168 metres) is the highest peak in the Similipal hill range.
• Many waterfalls and perennial streams feed into important rivers including the Budhabalang, Baitarani, and Subarnarekha.