MP establishes world’s first tiger safari
Q. MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the world’s maiden White Tiger Safari at which place in the state’s Vindhya region?- Published on 04 Apr 16a. Chambal
b. Bundelkhand
c. Mukundpur
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Mukundpur
MP CM Shivraj Singh inaugurated the maiden White Tiger Safari at Mukundpur in Satna district in MP’s Vindhya region. Felines were first discovered in this region belonging to this rare category close to 100 years ago. First of its kind safari has cost INR 50 crore and is spread over 25 ha.
- The safari houses one male tiger called Raghu and two females, Radha and Vindhya
- Apart from the white tigers, 2 Bengal tigers were also brought here at the Safari from Maharashtra
- White Tiger Safari is located next to the Mukundpur Zoo spread across 75 ha.