National Parks — Set 9
Environment · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान · Questions 81–90 of 100
Which is the oldest National Park in India?
Correct Answer: B. Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 in Uttarakhand. It was originally named Hailey National Park. It is the birthplace of Project Tiger, India's most ambitious conservation program.
The Asiatic Lion is exclusively found in which National Park?
Correct Answer: A. Gir National Park
Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions live in their natural habitat. The park's dry deciduous forest provides an ideal environment for them. It is one of the most successful conservation stories in India.
Kaziranga National Park is world-famous for its population of?
Correct Answer: B. One-horned Rhinoceros
Kaziranga in Assam hosts about two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a highly protected area. The park is also a significant bird area recognized globally.
In which state is the Sundarbans National Park located?
Correct Answer: B. West Bengal
The Sundarbans are located in West Bengal and form the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is the only mangrove forest where tigers are found. The park is named after the 'Sundari' mangrove trees found there.
Which is the largest National Park in India?
Correct Answer: B. Hemis National Park
Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India. It is famous for its high-altitude environment and snow leopards. It is situated in the cold desert of the Trans-Himalayan region.
The Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating park in the world, is in?
Correct Answer: A. Manipur
Keibul Lamjao is located on the Loktak Lake in Manipur. It is famous for its floating meadows called 'phumdis'. It is the last natural home of the endangered Sangai or dancing deer.
Which National Park is known as the 'Land of the Tigers' and is in Madhya Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh has the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers in India. It was once the hunting ground for the Maharajas of Rewa. The park is also known for its historic Bandhavgarh Fort.
In which state is the Periyar National Park located?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
Periyar is situated in the Western Ghats of Kerala. it is a major elephant and tiger reserve. The park is centered around an artificial lake created by the Mullaperiyar Dam.
Which National Park in Rajasthan is a famous UNESCO bird sanctuary?
Correct Answer: B. Keoladeo National Park
Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur is one of the world's most important bird breeding grounds. Thousands of migratory birds visit here during the winter. It was formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
The Valley of Flowers National Park is situated in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand
The Valley of Flowers is a stunning high-altitude park in Uttarakhand. It is famous for its meadows of diverse alpine flowers and natural beauty. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.