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Context:

The Karnataka Forest Department recovered 300 acres of encroached land in Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary in Tumakuru district.

About Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary:

Aspect	Details
Location	Tumakuru district, Karnataka
Year of Declaration	2019
Purpose	Protection and conservation of the Indian Gazelle (Chinkara)
Significance	Second Chinkara sanctuary in Karnataka after Yadahalli (Bagalkot district, notified in 2016)
Vegetation Type	Wooded savannahs — dominated by grasslands sparsely interspersed with native tree species
Key Fauna	- Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) –Four-horned antelope - Blackbuck - Sloth bear - Leopard
Major Flora Species	- Hardwickia binata (Anjan) - Phyllanthus emblica (Amla) - Boswellia serrata (Shallaki) - Tamarindus indica (Imli) - Pterocarpus marsupium (Bijaka) - Anogeissus latifolia (Dhaura) - Shorea talura - Terminalia tomentosa
Ecological Importance	Supports dryland biodiversity and conserves threatened grassland and savannah ecosystems

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Source: Indian Express

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is primarily known for conserving which species?

A) Snow Leopard

B) Indian Gazelle

C) Indian Elephant

D) Great Indian Bustard

Answer: B

Explanation:

Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, is known for conserving chinkaras, also known as the Indian gazelle. It was established in 2019 to protect this species, making it the second chinkara sanctuary in Karnataka.