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NCERT-aligned UPSC Core Geography topic from NCERT Class 11/12 + standard reference works (Bipan Chandra, R.S. Sharma, Romila Thapar). Every item is anchored to a real location on India's map — built for boards (CBSE, ICSE, state) and UPSC aspirants.

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In which year was Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve declared?
2001.
Mayurbhanj ER overlaps which Tiger Reserve and National Park?
Similipal Tiger Reserve and National Park.
In which Indian state is Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve located?
Odisha.
What is the approximate area of Mayurbhanj ER?
Around 3,214 km².
Which tribal community is closely associated with Similipal region in Mayurbhanj ER?
The Santhal and Ho tribes.
Mayurbhanj ER lies along the watershed of which rivers?
Budhabalanga, Salandi and Baitarani.
What is a major conservation threat in Mayurbhanj ER?
Mining, poaching and seasonal fires.
Which Biosphere Reserve overlaps Mayurbhanj ER?
Similipal Biosphere Reserve (1994).
Which tiger morph is found in Similipal core of Mayurbhanj ER?
Pseudo-melanistic (black) tigers.
Which festival of the Khondia community involves traditional hunting in Similipal periphery?
Akhand Shikar.
Why is Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve important for elephant conservation?
Declared as Elephant Reserve: 2001. Largest ER in India (~3214 km²); covers Simlipal TR core; ~1976 elephants (2017 census); Odisha has highest elephant pop in eastern India.
What are the key threats to Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve?
Common threats to Indian Elephant Reserves: habitat fragmentation by linear infrastructure (highways + railways — ~200 elephants die in train-hits since 2010), human-elephant conflict (~500 human + ~100 elephant deaths/yr nationally), poaching for ivory + meat, electrocution from low-hanging powerlines (~100 deaths/yr), mining encroachment in corridors. Site-specific: Largest ER in India (~3214 km²); covers Simlipal TR core; ~1976 elephants (2017 census); Odisha has highest elephant pop in eastern India.

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