National Parks — Set 1
Environment · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान · Questions 1–10 of 100
Which National Park in India was the first to be established in 1936?
Correct Answer: A. Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand was the first to be established in India. It was originally named Hailey National Park after a British governor. The park is famous for being the launch site of Project Tiger in 1973.
Which National Park is famous for being the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion?
Correct Answer: A. Gir National Park
Gir National Park in Gujarat is the sole home of the Asiatic Lion in the wild. The ecosystem here consists of deciduous forests and teak-dominated landscapes. It was officially declared a sanctuary in 1965 to protect the declining lion population.
In which state is the Kaziranga National Park, famous for One-horned Rhinoceros, located?
Correct Answer: C. Assam
Kaziranga is situated in the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam. It hosts two-thirds of the world's population of Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Which is the largest National Park in India by total area?
Correct Answer: D. Hemis National Park
Hemis National Park, located in Ladakh, is the largest protected area in India. It is globally famous for being the 'Snow Leopard Capital of the World'. The park spans high altitudes in the eastern Ladakh region.
The Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating park in the world, is found in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Manipur
Keibul Lamjao is located on Loktak Lake in Manipur. It is famous for the 'phumdis' or floating decomposed plant materials that form the landmass. The park is the last natural refuge of the endangered Sangai or brow-antlered deer.
Which National Park is known for having the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers in India?
Correct Answer: C. Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh has one of the highest known tiger densities. It was formerly a hunting reserve for the Maharajas of Rewa. The park is also known for its historical fort located inside the core area.
In which state is the Silent Valley National Park located?
Correct Answer: D. Kerala
Silent Valley is located in the Nilgiri Hills of Kerala. It is a rare representative of the tropical evergreen rainforests of the Western Ghats. The park is named so because of the perceived absence of noisy cicadas.
Which National Park in India is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger in mangrove forests?
Correct Answer: A. Sundarbans National Park
The Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal is the world's largest mangrove forest. It is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by tigers. The park is a unique deltaic ecosystem formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers.
Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
Periyar is situated in the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats in Kerala. It is a significant elephant and tiger reserve surrounding an artificial lake. The park provides an excellent example of a human-made reservoir supporting wildlife.
In which state is the Namdapha National Park, known for being the only park with four feline species (Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard)?
Correct Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh
Namdapha is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh near the Myanmar border. It is one of the richest biological areas in South Asia due to its varied altitudes. It is the northernmost lowland evergreen rainforest in the world.