Map Based GK — Set 4
Geography · मानचित्र आधारित GK · Questions 31–40 of 50
Which state in India is mapped as the 'Tiger State' due to having the largest tiger population?
Correct Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh currently holds the highest number of tigers in India as per the 2022 census. The state is home to several famous tiger reserves like Kanha, Pench, and Bandhavgarh. This title highlights the state's success in tiger conservation efforts.
In which state is the 'Sariska Tiger Reserve' located?
Correct Answer: C. Rajasthan
Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. It is the first tiger reserve in the world to have successfully relocated tigers. The area also contains historical monuments like the Kankanwadi Fort.
Which of these is a famous bird sanctuary located in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: A. Keoladeo Ghana
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in Rajasthan. It is a man-made wetland and a major wintering ground for palaearctic migratory waterfowl. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The 'Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve' is located in which Himalayan state?
Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It surrounds the Nanda Devi peak, which is the second highest mountain in India. The core area includes the Nanda Devi National Park.
Which of these Indian states contains the 'Dachigam' National Park?
Correct Answer: B. Jammu and Kashmir
Dachigam National Park is located in Jammu and Kashmir, approximately 22 km from Srinagar. It is globally famous for protecting the endangered Hangul (Kashmir Stag). The park altitude varies significantly, leading to diverse vegetation zones.
Where is the 'Indravati National Park' geographically located?
Correct Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
Indravati National Park is located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. It is named after the nearby Indravati River. The park is one of the three tiger reserves in the state and is famous for the rare wild buffalo.
Which state hosts the 'Silent Valley' National Park?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
Silent Valley National Park is located in the Nilgiri Hills of Kerala. It is one of the few remaining rain forest patches in the Western Ghats. The park was famously saved from a hydroelectric project in the 1980s through environmental activism.
The 'Mudumalai National Park' is part of which larger biosphere reserve?
Correct Answer: D. Nilgiri
Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It shares borders with Bandipur and Wayanad wildlife sanctuaries. The park is an important habitat for the Indian elephant and Bengal tiger.
In which state is the 'Bandhavgarh National Park', known for high tiger density, located?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for having one of the highest densities of tigers in India. The park features the historical Bandhavgarh Fort on its central hill.
Which of these is the oldest National Park in India?
Correct Answer: C. Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. It is the oldest national park in India. The park was the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative in 1973.