Question 1

Which National Park in India was the first to be established in 1936?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which National Park is famous for being the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

In which state is the Kaziranga National Park, famous for One-horned Rhinoceros, located?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which is the largest National Park in India by total area?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

The Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating park in the world, is found in which state?

Accepted Answer

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.

National Parks — Set 1