National Parks — Set 1
Geography · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान · Questions 1–10 of 100
Which national park is famous for being the last natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion?
Correct Answer: D. Gir National Park
Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in the wild. It was established as a protected area to prevent the extinction of this specific lion subspecies. The park's dry deciduous forest provides an ideal ecosystem for these predators.
In which state is the Silent Valley National Park located?
Correct Answer: D. Kerala
Silent Valley National Park is located in the Palakkad district of Kerala. It is known for its unique core of tropical evergreen rain forests and its lack of noisy cicadas. The park is home to the endangered lion-tailed macaque.
Which national park is home to the world's largest population of Great One-horned Rhinoceroses?
Correct Answer: D. Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park in Assam hosts approximately two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceros population. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. The park also boasts a high density of tigers among protected areas.
Hemis National Park, famous for snow leopards, is located in which region?
Correct Answer: D. Ladakh
Hemis National Park is located in the eastern part of the Ladakh Union Territory. It is India's largest national park and is globally famous for its snow leopard population. The park is situated at high altitudes and contains the Hemis Monastery.
Which was the first national park to be established 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 and was the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative. The park is named after the legendary hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett.
Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating park in the world, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Manipur
Keibul Lamjao National Park is located in Manipur and is an integral part of Loktak Lake. It is characterized by floating decomposed plant materials called 'phumdis'. This park is the last natural refuge of the endangered Sangai deer.
In which state is the Simlipal National Park located?
Correct Answer: B. Odisha
Simlipal National Park is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It derives its name from the abundance of semul (red silk cotton) trees found in the area. The park is a major tiger reserve and contains spectacular waterfalls like Barehipani.
Which national park is famous for its population of Hangul or Kashmir Stag?
Correct Answer: A. Dachigam National Park
Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir is the last remaining habitat of the Hangul. This deer species is the only sub-species of red deer found in India. The park's name literally means 'ten villages', commemorating ten communities relocated for its creation.
The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Uttarakhand
The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in North Chamoli, Uttarakhand. It is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and diverse flora. Together with Nanda Devi National Park, it forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sultanpur National Park is a popular bird sanctuary located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Haryana
Sultanpur National Park is located in the Gurugram district of Haryana. It serves as a critical wetland for resident and migratory birds, especially during winters. The park was upgraded from a bird sanctuary to a national park in 1991.