Q. Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
Answer:
Odisha
Notes: Recent Maoist-securities clash occurred in Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Odisha's Nuapada district. Established in 1983, the sanctuary spans 600 sq kms, adjacent to Chhattisgarh's Sitanadi and Udanti sanctuaries. Featuring diverse habitats like plateaus, canyons, and waterfalls, it serves as Jonk River's catchment area. Dry deciduous tropical forests house various flora such as Bija, Teak, and fauna including Barasingha, tigers, leopards, and serves as a migration link for rare wild buffaloes between Orissa and Chhattisgarh.