Question

    Which of the following was a major discovery made in the

    Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura?
    A Rediscovery of the Bengal tiger Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Discovery of the Banded Royal butterfly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Discovery of a new species of snake Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D First sighting of the white Bengal tiger Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Discovery of a rare plant species Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Banded Royal butterfly (Rachana jalindra indra) was discovered for the first time in Tripura at the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. This species is protected under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and adds to the biodiversity documentation of the region.

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