Q. According to a recent report by the Wildlife Institute of India, which state has the maximum number of Gangetic dolphins in India?
Answer:
Uttar Pradesh
Notes: According to the Wildlife Institute of India, about 4,000 dolphins inhabit the Ganga and its tributaries, with Uttar Pradesh home to approximately 2,000. To protect these dolphins, the UP government declared a Dolphin Sanctuary in Chambal, where 111 dolphins have been recorded. Prime Minister Modi's Project Dolphin has raised public interest in these endangered animals. The Namami Gange initiative aims to stabilize and double the dolphin population by 2030, integrating pollution control, wetland conservation, and public participation. The river dolphin is a globally endangered species, thriving in various rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal.