Which centre has been declared a biodiversity heritage site by the state government in Maharashtra?

a. Kukrail centre

b. Chandoli National Park

c. Sanjay Gandhi National park

d. None of the above

ANSWER: Kukrail centre

Explanation:

The ghariyal rehabilitation centre was set up in 1975 with around 300 ghariyals, in Kulrail.

Since then, this centre has been artificially rearing ghariyal eggs.

It was a biodiversity heritage site approved as endangered species of the forest department gave its sanction

Proposal has been approved by the state cabinet and there are 13 species of turtles as well.

At least three of the species breed at the centre

Spread over 10 ha, the centre is a visible ecosystem in urban settings and offers ecological security