Question

Which of the following are declared as Fish Sanctuaries in Karnataka?

A. Mattur - Hosahalli, Shivamogga → Tunga River
B. Sethanadi, Karkala → Sita River
C. Shishila, Belthangadi → Kumaradhara River
D. Bhagavathi Chaya Kolla, Surapura Taluk → Krishna River

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Question 2:

How many pairs are matched correctly?

Options:
(1) Only one is correct
(2) Only two are correct
(3) Only three are correct
(4) All the above are correct

Answer 1

Correct Answer: (3) Only three are correct

Explanation:

• Statement A: Correct. Mattur - Hosahalli in Shivamogga district is a fish sanctuary on the Tunga River, recognized for its ecological importance.

• Statement B: Correct. Sethanadi in Karkala is a fish sanctuary located on the Sita River. It is an important conservation site for aquatic biodiversity.

• Statement C: Correct. Shishila in Belthangadi is a fish sanctuary on the Kumaradhara River, known for the protection of fish species in the region.

• Statement D: Incorrect. Bhagavathi Chaya Kolla in Surapura Taluk is not recognized as a fish sanctuary on the Krishna River.

Thus, three pairs (A, B, and C) are matched correctly, making (3) Only three are correct the right answer.

For further verification, you can refer to official sources like the Karnataka State Fisheries Department or relevant government notifications.

For more details on wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka, you can refer to the following resources:

• Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Karnataka - Maps of India

• Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka that you Must-Visit! - Caleidoscope

• Top Wildlife Sanctuaries in Karnataka - NativePlanet