- Location: Located in Sonitpur district, Assam, along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
- Established: Declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1998.
- Geography: Forms part of the foothill ecosystem adjoining Arunachal Pradesh.
- River: The Dijoo River flows through the sanctuary.
- Vegetation: Dominated by semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
- Fauna: Known for Asian elephant, Indian one-horned rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, wild buffalo and various birds.
- Ecological significance: Acts as an important habitat and movement corridor for wildlife between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Protected-area context: It is part of the broader Eastern Himalayan biodiversity landscape.
Prelims MCQ — English
Q. With reference to Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:
- It is located in Assam.
- It is situated in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
- It is located in the State of Arunachal Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Sonitpur district of Assam, along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, adjoining Arunachal Pradesh.
