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The 'Bhitarkanika National Park' is famous for its population of:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Saltwater Crocodiles
  2. Royal Bengal Tigers
  3. Indian Rhinos
  4. Asiatic Lions

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Saltwater Crocodiles

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Saltwater Crocodiles šŸ“š Explanation: Bhitarkanika National Park, located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha, is famous for being home to the largest population of saltwater crocodiles in India. It is also the second-largest mangrove ecosystem in the country. It is a Ramsar site and a significant nesting ground for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles (at the nearby Gahirmatha beach).