Delhi Government Shifts 6,500 Rescued Monkeys to Asola-Bhatti Sanctuary in Five Years

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Delhi Government Shifts 6,500 Rescued Monkeys to Asola-Bhatti Sanctuary in Five Years

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Delhi Government Shifts 6,500 Rescued Monkeys to Asola-Bhatti Sanctuary in Five Years

The Delhi government states that over 6,500 monkeys rescued by civic bodies from residential and commercial areas across the city are shifted to Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in the last five years. The update brings focus on Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary and its location and biodiversity features.

Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (Delhi):

Dimension Key Details
Area 32.71 sq.km.
Physiographic location Located on the Southern Delhi Ridge of the Aravalli hill range.
Border location Located on the Delhi-Haryana border.
Geographic spread Lies in Southern Delhi and the northern parts of Faridabad and Gurugram districts of Haryana.
Corridor Part of the Northern Aravalli Leopard Wildlife Corridor.
Historical sites Sanctuary passes through Chattarpur Temple, Tughlakabad, Surajkund, Anangpur Dam, and Adilabad Ruins.
Flora Semi-arid forest vegetation includes dhak (flame of the forest), babool (Acacia), khejri, and various shrubs and grasses adapted to dry conditions.
Fauna (mammals) Includes Indian leopard, jackal, Indian blue bull, sambar deer, wild boar, and mongoose.
Birds Over 200 species of birds are spotted here; includes Indian peafowl, crested serpent-eagle, and Indian roller.
Reptiles Includes monitor lizard, Indian cobra, and Russell’s viper.
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With reference to Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

1. It is located on the Southern Delhi Ridge of the Aravalli hill range.
2. It is located on the Delhi–Haryana border.
3. It lies only within the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Which of the statements given above are correct?