Q. How many wildlife sanctuaries does Karnataka have as per the 2025-26 tiger census?
Answer: 37
Notes: Karnataka has 37 wildlife sanctuaries according to the 6th All-India Tiger Estimation conducted in 2025-26. The census is led by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and the Wildlife Institute of India. Results from the Karnataka Forest Department include data on five tiger reserves, five national parks, 37 wildlife sanctuaries, and 19 conservation reserves. The 2025-26 census updates previous counts and provides the latest verified figures.