National Parks (Complete List) — Set 7
Forest & Wildlife · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान (पूरी सूची) · Questions 61–70 of 123
What is the 'Bald Stork Conservation Program' in India, and which bird species is it designed to protect?
Correct Answer: A. Program to protect Oriental White Stork and other stork species in wetlands
The stork conservation programs in India aim to protect various stork species including the Oriental White Stork, Black Stork, and other migratory storks. These birds are important indicators of wetland health and their conservation helps maintain healthy wetland ecosystems. Programs focus on protecting nesting sites, wetland habitat preservation, and reducing human-bird conflicts.
Which biosphere reserve in India covers parts of three states and is known for its tiger and elephant population?
Correct Answer: A. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spans across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka in the Western Ghats region. It is the first biosphere reserve in India and is known for its diverse wildlife including tigers, leopards, Asian elephants, and various endemic plant and animal species. The reserve covers an area of approximately 5,520 square kilometers.
What aspect of protected areas is essential for wildlife conservation?
Correct Answer: A. Biodiversity protection and species conservation
The correct answer is Biodiversity protection and species conservation. Biodiversity protection and species conservation are primary objectives of establishing and maintaining protected areas. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Jim Corbett National Park, India's first national park, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park (renamed after Jim Corbett in 1957), is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It was the first national park to be established in India. The park was also the first to come under Project Tiger in 1973. It covers approximately 520 sq km and is famous for its Bengal tigers, elephants, and diverse wildlife in the Himalayan foothills.
Kaziranga National Park, home to the largest population of one-horned rhinoceros, is in?
Correct Answer: C. Assam
Kaziranga National Park is located in Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and harbors two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceros population. The park is also home to tigers, elephants, wild buffalo, and a large variety of bird species. Kaziranga became a national park in 1974. It is also the densest population of tigers among all protected areas in the world.
Sundarbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for?
Correct Answer: B. Bengal tigers in mangrove forests
Sundarbans National Park is located in West Bengal at the delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the world's largest mangrove forest. The park is famous for the Royal Bengal tiger, which has adapted to swimming in the brackish waters of the Sundarbans. It also hosts saltwater crocodiles, Gangetic dolphins, and olive ridley sea turtles.
Gir National Park, the only natural habitat of Asiatic lions, is in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Gujarat
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Junagadh district of Gujarat. It is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) in the world. The lion population in Gir has recovered from near extinction to over 600 lions today. Besides lions, the sanctuary is home to leopards, sambar deer, chital, and over 300 species of birds.
Periyar National Park famous for elephant conservation is in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala. Established around the Periyar Lake, it is one of the best wildlife destinations in India. The park is famous for its elephant population and boat cruises on the Periyar Lake. It is also a Tiger Reserve and home to gaur (Indian bison), sambar, wild boar, and over 260 bird species.
Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in?
Correct Answer: B. Uttarakhand
Valley of Flowers National Park is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in the western Himalaya. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. The park is home to rare and endangered animals like snow leopard, Asiatic black bear, brown bear, and blue sheep. It is accessible only in summer months as it remains snow-covered in winter.
Bandipur National Park is a Project Tiger Reserve in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Karnataka
Bandipur National Park is located in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve along with Nagarhole, Mudumalai, and Wayanad wildlife reserves. It is one of India's leading Project Tiger reserves and is home to tigers, elephants, leopards, gaur, chital, and four-horned antelope. The park was declared a national park in 1974.