Why in News?
- Raimona National Park has been in the news due to conservation efforts in the Manas Conservation Landscape and its importance as a habitat of the Golden Langur.
Location
- State: Assam
- District: Kokrajhar
- Located along the Sankosh River, which forms the boundary between Assam and West Bengal.
- Shares an international boundary with Bhutan, making it an important transboundary conservation area.
Flora
- Dominated by tropical semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests, bamboo vegetation and grasslands.
Fauna
- The park is one of the most important habitats of the Endangered Golden Langur, which is endemic to a limited region of India and Bhutan.
- Other important mammals include the Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Clouded Leopard, Leopard, Gaur, and Wild Water Buffalo.
- Important bird species include the Great Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, and Oriental Pied Hornbill.
Important Facts for Prelims
- River: Sankosh River.
- National Park Status: 2021.
- Part of: Manas Biosphere Reserve and Manas Conservation Landscape.
- International Link: Bhutan (Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary).
- Flagship Species: Golden Langur.
UPSC Prelims Question
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Raimona National Park:
- It was declared Assam’s sixth National Park in 2021.
- It is situated along the Sankosh River and shares a boundary with Bhutan.
- It forms part of the Manas Conservation Landscape.
- The Golden Langur is one of its flagship species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: C
Explanation
- Statement 1: Correct. Raimona became Assam’s sixth National Park in 2021.
- Statement 2: Correct. It is located along the Sankosh River and shares an international boundary with Bhutan.
- Statement 3: Correct. It forms part of the Manas Conservation Landscape.
- Statement 4: Correct. The Endangered Golden Langur is one of the park’s flagship species.
