With reference to the newly declared Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park, consider the following statements:
1. It serves as a contiguous wildlife corridor connecting Kaziranga National Park to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.
2. It is a major habitat for the endangered Golden Langur and is located within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Accepted Answer

B. 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect: Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park serves as a crucial corridor connecting Manas National Park to the east and Raimona National Park to the west, not Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa. Statement 2 is correct: Located in the Chirang and Kokrajhar districts of the BTR, it is a protected haven for the endemic and endangered Golden Langur.

Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park Approved in Assam

Passage of the Indian Ports Act, 2025