Q67. If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?
a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves b) Chambal River c) Pulicat Lake d) DeeporBeel
The correct answer is Option 2.
A gharial (freshwater crocodile) sanctuary was established along the Chambal River, with over 5,000 gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) born during the most recent hatching season (June-July) at the National Chambal Sanctuary on the border of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
In addition to gharials, 400 mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris) hatched from eggs at the sanctuary and will be released into the river soon.
Scientists believe that the Red-crowned turtle and birds such as the Indian skimmer are more endangered than gharials along this stretch of the Chambal.
