National Parks — Set 5
Geography · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान · Questions 41–50 of 100
Which national park is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. Dudhwa National Park
• **Dudhwa National Park** = in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh; part of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve on the Indo-Nepal border. • **Terai ecosystem** — fertile floodplain habitat supporting tigers, swamp deer, and reintroduced rhinos. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Valmiki NP: in Bihar, also near Nepal border; Betla NP: in Jharkhand; Jim Corbett NP: in Uttarakhand.
The Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand
• **Govind Pashu Vihar National Park** = in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand; established to protect snow leopard and its high-altitude habitat. • **Govind Ballabh Pant** — Indian freedom fighter and former CM of UP; the park is named in his honour. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sikkim: has Khangchendzonga NP; Arunachal Pradesh: has Namdapha and Mouling; Himachal Pradesh: has Pin Valley and Great Himalayan.
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, which also functions with national park-level protection, is in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Rajasthan
• **Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary** = in Sirohi district, Rajasthan; Rajasthan's only hill station in the Aravalli range. • **Sub-tropical evergreen forests** — unique vegetation for Rajasthan; Guru Shikhar is the Aravallis' highest point. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gujarat: has Gir and Blackbuck NPs; Haryana: has Sultanpur and Kalesar; Punjab: has Harike Wetland.
In which state is the Intanki (Ntangki) National Park located?
Correct Answer: A. Nagaland
• **Ntangki National Park** = in Peren district, Nagaland; known for diverse birds and the Hoolock Gibbon. • **Hoolock Gibbon** — India's only ape species; park name derived from the Zeme dialect of the Zeliangrong tribe. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mizoram: has Murlen and Phawngpui; Meghalaya: has Balphakram and Nokrek; Manipur: has Keibul Lamjao NP.
The Kanger Valley National Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Chhattisgarh
• **Kanger Valley National Park** = in Bastar, Chhattisgarh; famous for limestone caves Kotumsar and Kailash. • **Bastar Hill Myna** — state bird of Chhattisgarh; the park is one of its most important habitats. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Madhya Pradesh: has Kanha and Bandhavgarh; Odisha: has Simlipal NP; Jharkhand: has Betla NP.
Campbell Bay National Park is located in which part of India?
Correct Answer: D. Great Nicobar Island
• **Campbell Bay National Park** = on Great Nicobar Island; within the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve. • **Tropical evergreen rain forests** — unique biodiversity at India's southernmost point. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gulf of Kutch: Gujarat marine park location; North Andaman: Saddle Peak NP; Lakshadweep: separate island chain, no Campbell Bay.
The Nanda Devi National Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand
• **Nanda Devi National Park** = around Nanda Devi peak (7,816 m) in Uttarakhand; UNESCO World Heritage Site with restricted access. • **UNESCO 1988** — jointly designated with Valley of Flowers; one of the most pristine Himalayan wilderness areas. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sikkim: has Khangchendzonga NP; Arunachal Pradesh: has Namdapha NP; Himachal Pradesh: has Great Himalayan NP.
Which national park is located in the state of West Bengal?
Correct Answer: A. Gorumara National Park
• **Gorumara National Park** = in the Terai of North Bengal; primarily known for Indian rhinoceros population. • **Murti and Raidak rivers** — the park sits on the floodplains of these rivers, providing rich alluvial habitat. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hazaribagh NP: in Jharkhand; Manas NP: in Assam; Simlipal NP: in Odisha.
Rajaji National Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Uttarakhand
• **Rajaji National Park** = spans Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand; named after C. Rajagopalachari, India's last Governor-General. • **Asian Elephants** — significant corridor and habitat for elephant herds in the Shivalik hills. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Punjab: has Harike Wetland; Himachal Pradesh: has Great Himalayan and Pin Valley; Uttar Pradesh: has Dudhwa NP.
The Indravati National Park is a tiger reserve in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Chhattisgarh
• **Indravati National Park** = in Chhattisgarh; prominent tiger reserve famous for the endangered Wild Water Buffalo. • **Varied topography** — undulating hills to flat plains along the Indravati River. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jharkhand: has Betla NP; Maharashtra: has Tadoba and Gugamal; Odisha: has Simlipal NP.