National Parks (Complete List) — Set 1
Forest & Wildlife · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान (पूरी सूची) · Questions 1–10 of 123
Which biosphere reserve in India was the first to be declared and is located in Nilgiri Hills?
Correct Answer: B. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
The correct answer is Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, was the first biosphere reserve in India. It spans across the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka in the Western Ghats region and covers an area of approximately 5,520 square kilometers. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Jim Corbett National Park was established in which year and was originally named after which tiger that was hunted there?
Correct Answer: A. 1936, Champawat Tiger
Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 in Uttarakhand. It was originally called Hailey National Park and was renamed after the famous hunter-naturalist Jim Corbett. The park is known for hunting the notorious Champawat Tiger, which had killed over 400 people.
Kanha National Park, located in Madhya Pradesh, is famous for the conservation of which endangered deer species?
Correct Answer: A. Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
The correct answer is Barasingha (Swamp Deer). Kanha National Park is particularly famous for the successful conservation and recovery of the Barasingha or Swamp Deer. The population of this critically endangered species increased significantly in the park through dedicated conservation efforts over several decades. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Kaziranga National Park is famous for being the home of which nearly extinct animal?
Correct Answer: A. Indian Rhinoceros (One-horned Rhino)
The correct answer is Indian Rhinoceros (One-horned Rhino). Kaziranga National Park, located in Assam, is world-renowned for its population of Indian Rhinoceros or one-horned rhinoceros. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over two-thirds of the world's population of this species, numbering around 2,500 individuals. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Ranthambore National Park is primarily known for the successful reintroduction of which species?
Correct Answer: A. Bengal Tiger
The correct answer is Bengal Tiger. Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is renowned for its successful tiger conservation program. The park has been instrumental in increasing the tiger population from near extinction to over 70 tigers, becoming one of the most important tiger reserves in India. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the IUCN Red List category for species that no longer exist in the wild but only in captivity?
Correct Answer: A. Extinct in the Wild (EW)
The correct answer is Extinct in the Wild (EW). The IUCN Red List category 'Extinct in the Wild' (EW) refers to species that are no longer found in their natural habitat but can be found only in captivity or as a naturalized population outside their native range. The Arabian Oryx is an example of a species that was extinct in the wild but has been successfully reintroduced. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which Indian wildlife sanctuary is famous for its population of Asiatic Lions and is located in Gujarat?
Correct Answer: A. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
The correct answer is Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is the last natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion. The park hosts over 600 Asiatic lions, making it the only wild population of these endangered big cats outside of Africa's lion populations. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Project Tiger scheme in India was launched in which year and under which wildlife biologist's leadership?
Correct Answer: B. 1972, under Dr. Kailash Sankhala
Project Tiger was launched in 1972 under the leadership of Dr. Kailash Sankhala, a renowned wildlife biologist and tiger conservation expert. The scheme was initiated to save the endangered tiger species and establish a network of tiger reserves across India. Today, Project Tiger manages 50 tiger reserves.
Which Biosphere Reserve in India is known for its endemic bird species and located in the Western Ghats?
Correct Answer: A. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
The correct answer is Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, located at the junction of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, is a hotspot of biodiversity and endemic bird species. The reserve covers an area of 1,941 square kilometers and is part of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the current IUCN Red List status of the Great Indian Bustard, and in which states are the remaining populations found?
Correct Answer: A. Critically Endangered, Rajasthan and Gujarat
The Great Indian Bustard is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List with fewer than 150 individuals remaining in the wild. The remaining populations are primarily found in Rajasthan (Desert National Park) and Gujarat (Little Rann of Kutch). Conservation efforts are ongoing to save this species from extinction.