In which year was Periyar declared a wildlife sanctuary?
A1978
B1982
C1950
D1992
Answer:
C. 1950
Read Explanation:
Districts where Periyar Tiger Reserve is located are Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam
The former name of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was Nellikampetty Game Sanctuary (1934).
Nellikampetty Game Sanctuary was established by which King of Travancore - Sreechithira Thirunal
Taluk where Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated - Peerumedu
A place of worship in Kerala located inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve - Mangaladevi Temple
In 2018, based on the evaluation of activities in 50 tiger reserves across the country, the Periyar Tiger Reserve and Pench Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh) were selected as the best tiger reserves in the country.