Map Based GK — Set 3
Geography · मानचित्र आधारित GK · Questions 21–30 of 50
The 'Namdapha National Park' is the largest protected area in which geographical region?
Correct Answer: A. Eastern Himalayas
Namdapha National Park is located in Arunachal Pradesh within the Eastern Himalayas. It is unique for being home to four big cat species: tiger, leopard, snow leopard, and clouded leopard. It spans a wide range of altitudes from 200m to over 4,500m.
Which of these wildlife sanctuaries is located in the state of Karnataka?
Correct Answer: B. Bandipur
Bandipur National Park is a prominent tiger reserve located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It was established under Project Tiger in 1974. Together with Wayanad and Mudumalai, it forms one of the largest protected forest areas in India.
The 'Sundarbans' mangrove forest is located at the delta of which two major rivers?
Correct Answer: C. Ganga and Brahmaputra
The Sundarbans delta is formed by the confluence of the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal. It is the world's largest delta and is covered by dense mangrove forests. The name comes from the 'Sundari' (Heritiera fomes) mangrove species found there.
In which state would you find the 'Dudhwa National Park' on the map?
Correct Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Dudhwa National Park is located in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh near the Nepal border. It is a part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, along with Kishanpur and Katarniaghat sanctuaries. It represents a classic Terai ecosystem of grasslands and forests.
Which Indian state has the maximum area under mangrove cover as per recent survey maps?
Correct Answer: B. West Bengal
West Bengal has the highest mangrove cover in India, primarily due to the Sundarbans. Gujarat has the second-largest mangrove area in the country. Mangroves are vital for coastal protection against cyclones and tsunamis.
The 'Manas National Park', a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Assam
Manas National Park is located in Assam, sharing a border with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan. It is famous for endangered species like the pygmy hog, golden langur, and Assam roofed turtle. The park is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas.
Which sanctuary is located in the state of Kerala and is famous for its elephant population?
Correct Answer: A. Periyar
Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. It is centered around a large artificial lake created by the Mullaperiyar Dam. The sanctuary is a significant elephant and tiger reserve.
The 'Valley of Flowers National Park' is located in which Himalayan state?
Correct Answer: C. Uttarakhand
The Valley of Flowers is located in the North Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and diverse flora. It is paired with Nanda Devi National Park to form a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Which state hosts the 'Kanha National Park', which inspired Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book?
Correct Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Kanha National Park is the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh. It is highly famous for its population of Barasingha (swamp deer), which was saved from extinction here. The landscape consists of sal and bamboo forests with grassy meadows.
On an Indian map, where would you locate the 'Gulf of Kutch' Marine National Park?
Correct Answer: B. Gujarat
The Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch is located in the Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat. It was the first marine national park established in India in 1982. The park consists of an archipelago of 42 islands surrounded by coral reefs.