National Parks — Set 10
Environment · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान · Questions 91–100 of 100
Which National Park is famous for being the setting of 'The Jungle Book'?
Correct Answer: B. Pench National Park
Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh is believed to have inspired Rudyard Kipling's famous stories. The park is named after the Pench River that flows through it. It is a vital tiger conservation area in central India.
Which National Park in Tamil Nadu is the only national park in India specifically designated to protect the Nilgiri Tahr?
Correct Answer: C. Mukurthi National Park
Mukurthi National Park in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu is specifically designated to protect the Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius), an endangered mountain ungulate endemic to the Nilgiri Hills. The park is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and covers approximately 78.46 sq km of high-altitude shola grasslands and montane forests. The Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. The park also protects the Nilgiri Pipit, a bird species with very limited range. It was declared a national park in 2001.
The Namdapha National Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh
Namdapha is the largest protected area in Northeast India. It is famous for its incredible biodiversity, ranging from tropical forests to alpine meadows. It is the only park where tigers, leopards, and snow leopards coexist.
Which National Park in Odisha is known for its mangroves and crocodiles?
Correct Answer: B. Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika is the second-largest mangrove forest in India. It is famous for its giant saltwater crocodiles and diverse birdlife. It is also an important site for Olive Ridley turtle conservation.
In which state is the Bannerghatta National Park located?
Correct Answer: B. Karnataka
Bannerghatta is an urban national park located near Bengaluru. It features a popular biological park, a butterfly park, and tiger and lion safaris. It is a major educational site for wildlife conservation.
Which National Park in Gujarat is famous for the Blackbuck?
Correct Answer: A. Velavadar National Park
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park is a unique grassland ecosystem in Gujarat. It was established for the protection of the Indian antelope, known as the blackbuck. The park is also a paradise for bird watchers.
The Khangchendzonga National Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Sikkim
Khangchendzonga National Park covers a significant part of Sikkim. it is a UNESCO World Heritage site under the 'Mixed' category. It is named after the world's third-highest mountain peak.
Which National Park in Tamil Nadu is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?
Correct Answer: B. Mudumalai National Park
Mudumalai is an important wildlife corridor in the Western Ghats. it shares borders with Bandipur in Karnataka and Wayanad in Kerala. The park is famous for its elephant and tiger populations.
In which state is the Dachigam National Park, home to the Hangul, located?
Correct Answer: B. Jammu and Kashmir
Dachigam is located near Srinagar and is the last refuge of the Kashmir Stag (Hangul). The name 'Dachigam' means 'ten villages'. It was originally established to provide a clean water supply for the city.
Which National Park in Bihar is the only one in the state?
Correct Answer: A. Valmiki National Park
Valmiki National Park is situated in the West Champaran district of Bihar. It is the only tiger reserve and national park in the state. It lies on the border between India and Nepal.