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Chapter Wise Notes

The document outlines various protected areas in India, including 107 national parks, 58 tiger reserves, and 573 wildlife sanctuaries, highlighting their purposes and notable examples. It also mentions the 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India and lists cultural festivals from different northern states. The information emphasizes conservation efforts and the significance of wildlife and cultural heritage in India.

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Chapter Wise Notes

The document outlines various protected areas in India, including 107 national parks, 58 tiger reserves, and 573 wildlife sanctuaries, highlighting their purposes and notable examples. It also mentions the 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India and lists cultural festivals from different northern states. The information emphasizes conservation efforts and the significance of wildlife and cultural heritage in India.

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Chapter 1: National Parks (■■■■■■■■■

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Definition: Protected areas declared by the government to conserve wildlife and environment.

Total National Parks in India: 107

Largest: Hemis National Park

Smallest: South Button Island National Park

Examples: Kaziranga, Gir, Sundarbans, Bandipur


Chapter 2: Tiger Reserves
Started under Project Tiger in 1973.

Objective: Protect tiger population and habitat.

India has about 80% of world’s tigers.

First Tiger Reserve: Jim Corbett

Total Tiger Reserves: 58


Chapter 3: Biosphere Reserves
Declared under UNESCO MAB Programme (1971).

Aim: Balance conservation with human development.

Includes core, buffer and transition zones.


Chapter 4: Wildlife Sanctuaries (■■■■■■■
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Protected areas with limited human activity allowed.

Total in India: 573

Largest: Rann of Kutch

Smallest: Bor Sanctuary


Chapter 5: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Total sites in India: 43

Categories: Cultural, Natural, Mixed

Examples: Taj Mahal, Ajanta Caves, Kaziranga National Park

Convention adopted in 1972


Chapter 6: Festivals of North India
Haryana: Surajkund Mela, Gangaur

Punjab: Baisakhi, Lohri

Uttar Pradesh: Kumbh Mela, Taj Festival

Bihar: Chhath Puja

Rajasthan: Gangaur, Pushkar Mela

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