Where is Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary located?

The correct answer is Warangal.

Key Points

• Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
  • It was established in the year 1952 and is located around 50 km away from the town of Warangal, in the state of Telangana. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
  • This town is located in Warangal District.
  • Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is located beside Pakhal Lake, which is an artificial lake.
  • Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over a total area of 839 sq km and the area of Pakhal Lake is around 30 sq km.
  • The area of Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary consists of a large plateau bounded by low hills and is rich with diverse natural vegetation, which includes tropical dry deciduous mixed forests, mixed teak, and bamboo forests.
  • There are also various species of animals that can be found here.
  • The natural picturesque magnificence and landscape of Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is extremely captivating and attracts several tourists throughout the year.
  • Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1952.
  • The man-made Pakhal Lake, situated in the vicinity, was constructed during the first decade of the 13th century (1213 AD), by Ganapati Deva, the Kakatiyan Ruler.
  • The name of Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary was derived from the name of the person who excavated the lake.

Important Points

• ​Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • Sanctuary is an area that is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, natural, or zoological significance.
  • The Sanctuary is declared for the purpose of protecting, propagating, or developing wildlife or its environment. Certain rights of people living inside the Sanctuary could be permitted.
  • Wildlife sanctuaries of India are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas.
  • Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provided for the declaration of certain areas by the State government as wildlife sanctuaries if the area was thought to be of adequate ecological, geomorphological, and natural significance.
  • As of August 2021, 566 wildlife sanctuaries were established in the country which is 3.72 % of the geographical area of the country.
  • The oldest bird sanctuary is Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary near Chennai in Tamil Nadu state. It was established in 1796.