With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.
2. Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.
3. Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. 3 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct

• Madhav National Park, located in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, was formally declared India’s 58^th Tiger Reserve in March 2025 by the NTCA.

Statement 2 is correct

• Sakhya Sagar, a man-made lake within the park, was designated a Ramsar Site in 2022.

Statement 3 is incorrect

• The park lies entirely within Madhya Pradesh and does not share its area with Rajasthan.

Answer: (b) 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium