A sanctuary can outgrow its own name. Pakhui became a tiger reserve, then quietly took on a different name entirely, though the exam still tests the old one.
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Location and Two Names for One Place
- Location Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the foothills of the Eastern Himalaya, in East Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Declared in 1977 It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1977, covering about 862 sq km.
- Renamed in 2002 In April 2002, it became Pakke Tiger Reserve, its current official name.
- Bounded by Two Rivers The reserve is bounded by the Bhareli, or Kameng, River to its west and north. The Pakke River borders it to the east.
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What Makes Pakke Ecologically Distinct
- Rich Hornbill Habitat Pakke is known for its hornbill population, including all four hornbill species found in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Community-Led Conservation Pakke is notable for community-based conservation efforts, including local Nyishi tribal involvement in anti-poaching work.
- A Genuine Tiger Landscape Pakke is less famous than reserves like Corbett. But it supports a real, breeding tiger population within its dense forest cover.
📝 Previous Year Questions
UPSC CSP 2018 — Which State Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary Is In
- UPSC 2018 Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, now Pakke Tiger Reserve, is located in Arunachal Pradesh, not Manipur, Meghalaya, or Nagaland. See UPSC CSP 2018 GS Paper I, Q94. View this question.
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Why Old Names Still Show Up on Exams
- Names Outlive Renamings UPSC questions are often written or adapted from older source material. A protected area’s retired name can still appear on current exams.
- Not an Isolated Case Many Indian protected areas have been renamed over the decades. This happened as they gained tiger reserve or national park status, not just Pakke.
- A Study Tip When learning any protected area, check whether it has an older name too. Either one could appear in a question.
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