National Parks — Set 2
Environment · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान · Questions 11–20 of 100
Which National Park in Madhya Pradesh is often associated with the setting of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'?
Correct Answer: A. Pench National Park
Pench National Park is believed to have inspired the landscapes described in The Jungle Book. It straddles the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The park is named after the Pench River that flows through it.
Sultanpur National Park is a famous bird sanctuary located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Haryana
Sultanpur National Park is situated in the Gurugram district of Haryana. It is a popular destination for bird watchers as it attracts many migratory species during winter. The park was upgraded from a sanctuary to a national park in 1989.
The Valley of Flowers National Park, famous for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers, is in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Uttarakhand
The Valley of Flowers is located in the North Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It forms a transition zone between the Zanskar and Great Himalaya ranges. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is usually accessible only in summer.
Which National Park in Rajasthan is famous for its semi-arid environment and the Great Indian Bustard?
Correct Answer: A. Desert National Park
Desert National Park near Jaisalmer is a unique ecosystem of the Thar Desert. It is one of the few places where the endangered Great Indian Bustard breeds. Fossil remains of dinosaurs have also been found in this region.
In which state is the Dachigam National Park, the only home of the Hangul (Kashmir Stag)?
Correct Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
Dachigam National Park is located near Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. The name 'Dachigam' literally translates to 'ten villages'. It was originally created to ensure a clean drinking water supply for the city.
Which National Park in Odisha is famous for its saltwater crocodiles and olive ridley turtles?
Correct Answer: D. Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika is located in the Kendrapara district and is India's second-largest mangrove ecosystem. It hosts a large population of saltwater crocodiles and diverse bird species. It is also a significant nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles.
The Eravikulam National Park is the natural habitat of which endangered mountain goat?
Correct Answer: A. Nilgiri Tahr
Eravikulam National Park in Kerala protects the largest surviving population of the Nilgiri Tahr. The park is also famous for the 'Neelakurinji' flowers that bloom once every twelve years. It is situated in the high-altitude grasslands of the Western Ghats.
In which state is the Indravati National Park located?
Correct Answer: C. Chhattisgarh
Indravati National Park is located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. It is named after the Indravati River which forms the northern boundary of the park. It is one of the few remaining homes of the rare Wild Water Buffalo.
Which National Park in Karnataka is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and famous for wild elephants?
Correct Answer: D. Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park was once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Mysore. It is located at the junction where the Deccan Plateau meets the Western Ghats. It forms a massive contiguous forest area along with Nagarhole and Mudumalai.
In which state is the Blackbuck National Park located in Velavadar?
Correct Answer: A. Gujarat
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park in Gujarat was established for the conservation of the Indian antelope. The landscape consists primarily of flat grasslands known as 'vidis'. It is a globally significant site for various species of migratory birds as well.