National Parks (Complete List) — Set 13
Forest & Wildlife · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान (पूरी सूची) · Questions 121–123 of 123
Desert National Park near Jaisalmer is famous for which critically endangered bird?
Correct Answer: B. Great Indian Bustard
Desert National Park near Jaisalmer and Barmer in Rajasthan is famous for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (Godawan). It is one of India's largest national parks covering about 3162 sq km. The park preserves the Thar Desert ecology including impressive sand dunes, fossils, and seasonal migratory birds.
Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu is part of which biosphere reserve?
Correct Answer: B. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India's first biosphere reserve designated in 1986. It adjoins Nagarhole and Bandipur national parks to form one of South India's largest protected areas. The park is known for its significant elephant and tiger populations and is also a Project Tiger Reserve.
Which national park is famous for snow leopard conservation in the Trans-Himalayan region?
Correct Answer: B. Hemis National Park
Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the most well-known for snow leopard conservation in the Trans-Himalayan region, with one of the world's highest densities of this endangered big cat. It covers an area of about 4400 sq km and was established in 1981. The park also protects species like Tibetan wolf, bharal, Kiang (Tibetan wild ass), and Red fox.