National Parks — Set 2
Geography · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान · Questions 11–20 of 100
Which national park in Madhya Pradesh inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'?
Correct Answer: D. Pench National Park
• **Pench National Park** = straddles Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border; associated with Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. • **Pench River** — flows through the park; Mowgli's forest setting was inspired by this landscape. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Panna NP: in MP, known for diamonds and Ken River; Madhav NP: in MP, no Jungle Book connection; Kanha NP: in MP, famous for Barasingha.
In which state is the Mollem National Park located?
Correct Answer: D. Goa
• **Mollem National Park** = in Sanguem taluka, Goa; part of Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary in the Western Ghats. • **Dudhsagar Falls** — one of India's tallest waterfalls, located within the park boundary. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Kerala: has Silent Valley and Periyar; Karnataka: has Bandipur and Kudremukh; Maharashtra: has Tadoba and Chandoli.
Namdapha National Park, the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya, is in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh
• **Namdapha National Park** = in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh; largest protected area in Eastern Himalaya. • **Four big cats** — world's only park hosting tiger, leopard, snow leopard, and clouded leopard together. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sikkim: has Khangchendzonga NP; Assam: has Kaziranga and Manas; Meghalaya: has Balphakram NP.
Which national park is situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is named after an Indian revolutionary?
Correct Answer: B. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
• **Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park** = near Wandoor in the Andaman Islands; protects marine life including sea turtles and coral reefs. • **15 islands** — the park covers 15 islands with lush mangrove forests. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mount Harriet NP: terrestrial park on South Andaman; Campbell Bay NP: on Great Nicobar; Rani Jhansi Marine NP: on Ritchie's Archipelago.
The Desert National Park is one of the largest in India; in which state does it lie?
Correct Answer: A. Rajasthan
• **Desert National Park** = in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts, Rajasthan; represents the fragile Thar Desert ecosystem. • **Great Indian Bustard** — critically endangered bird; this park is its best remaining natural habitat. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gujarat: has Gir and Blackbuck NPs; Haryana: has Sultanpur and Kalesar; Punjab: has Harike Wetland.
Which national park is famous for its population of swamp deer (Barasingha)?
Correct Answer: D. Kanha National Park
• **Kanha National Park** = in Madhya Pradesh; credited with saving the 'hard ground' Barasingha from extinction. • **Barasingha** — state animal of Madhya Pradesh; Kanha is one of India's best-managed tiger reserves. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sariska NP: Rajasthan, known for tigers; Dudhwa NP: UP, has swamp deer but Kanha is the iconic Barasingha park; Indravati NP: Chhattisgarh, known for wild water buffalo.
The Eravikulam National Park is famous for which endangered animal?
Correct Answer: B. Nilgiri Tahr
• **Eravikulam National Park** = in Idukki, Kerala; holds the largest surviving population of the Nilgiri Tahr. • **Anamudi** — South India's highest peak (2,695 m), located inside the park. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gaur: found in Tadoba and Kanha; Asian Elephant: widespread, not unique to Eravikulam; Sloth Bear: found in Kanha, Panna, and Sariska.
Khangchendzonga National Park, a mixed World Heritage site, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Sikkim
• **Khangchendzonga National Park** = in Sikkim; India's first 'Mixed' UNESCO World Heritage Site (natural + cultural). • **Kangchenjunga** — world's third-highest peak; the park contains glaciers, alpine lakes, and unique high-altitude ecosystems. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Himachal Pradesh: has Great Himalayan NP; Uttarakhand: has Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers; Arunachal Pradesh: has Namdapha NP.
Balphakram National Park is located in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: C. Meghalaya
• **Balphakram National Park** = in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya; called 'Land of Perpetual Winds,' sacred to the Garo tribe. • **Red Panda** — a key wildlife species here; deep gorges and diverse fauna characterise the park. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tripura: has Bison (Rajbari) NP; Mizoram: has Murlen and Phawngpui; Manipur: has Keibul Lamjao NP.
Which national park is located at the confluence of the Beas and Satluj rivers?
Correct Answer: D. Harike Wetland/National Park
• **Harike National Park** = at the confluence of Beas and Satluj rivers in Punjab; one of northern India's largest man-made wetlands. • **Migratory waterfowl** — thousands of birds visit every winter; it is also a Ramsar wetland site. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Desert NP: in Rajasthan; Kalesar NP: in Haryana, Shivalik foothills; Sultanpur NP: Haryana, but not at Beas-Satluj confluence.