Q. Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
Answer:
Madhya Pradesh
Notes: The Madhya Pradesh State Wildlife Board approved Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as the state's eighth tiger reserve. Located near Bhopal, it spans 823 sq. km across Raisen and Sehore districts. Established in 1976, expanded in 1983, and declared a tiger reserve in 2008, Ratapani features a rocky forest, aquatic environment, and the UNESCO World Heritage site Bhimbetika. It lies on the Vindhya Hills, parallel to the Narmada River.