National Parks — Set 6

Correct Answer: D. Mizoram

• **Murlen National Park** = situated in Mizoram; known for deep caves and thick evergreen forests. • **Tiger and leopard** — along with various primates, these are key carnivores in the park. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nagaland: has Ntangki NP; Manipur: has Keibul Lamjao and Sirohi NPs; Tripura: has Bison (Rajbari) NP.

Correct Answer: D. Sri Venkateswara National Park

• **Sri Venkateswara National Park** = in Seshachalam and Tirumala hills, Andhra Pradesh; known for waterfalls like Talakona. • **Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus)** — endemic plant found in the park; the park protects this rare and valuable timber species. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Guindy NP: in Chennai, Tamil Nadu; Papikonda NP: in Godavari districts, AP; Eravikulam NP: in Kerala for Nilgiri Tahr.

Correct Answer: A. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

• **Dibru-Saikhowa National Park** = in Tinsukia district, Assam; a biosphere reserve and one of the largest swamp forests in NE India. • **Feral horses** — uniquely famous for a population of semi-wild horses; the only such habitat in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Manas NP: Assam, famous for pygmy hog and golden langur; Kaziranga: famous for rhinos; Nameri: Assam, known for white-winged wood duck.

Correct Answer: D. Andaman Islands

• **Saddle Peak National Park** = on North Andaman Island; Saddle Peak is the highest point in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. • **Tropical evergreen forests** — lush dense forests cover this peak; important for biodiversity of the island chain. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nicobar Islands: Galathea and Campbell Bay NPs are there; Majuli Island: freshwater island in Assam; Lakshadweep: separate island chain.

Correct Answer: B. West Bengal

• **Neora Valley National Park** = in Kalimpong district, West Bengal; one of the richest biological zones in Northeast India. • **Red Panda** — the park is a critical habitat for this rare and endangered species. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sikkim: has Khangchendzonga NP; Arunachal Pradesh: has Namdapha and Mouling; Assam: has Kaziranga and Manas.

Correct Answer: D. Assam

• **Nameri National Park** = in Sonitpur district, Assam; borders Pakhui (Pakke) Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh. • **White-winged Wood Duck** — endangered bird; the Jia Bhoroli River flows through the park. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Meghalaya: has Balphakram and Nokrek; Manipur: has Keibul Lamjao; Nagaland: has Ntangki NP.

Correct Answer: D. Mizoram

• **Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park** = in Mizoram; Phawngpui is the highest mountain peak in Mizoram. • **Orchids and rhododendrons** — the park is famous for these flowering plants and mountain goats. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Manipur: has Keibul Lamjao and Sirohi; Tripura: has Bison (Rajbari) NP; Nagaland: has Ntangki NP.

Correct Answer: D. Guindy National Park

• **Guindy National Park** = within Chennai city, Tamil Nadu; eighth-smallest national park in India. • **Raj Bhavan grounds** — originally an extension of the grounds surrounding Raj Bhavan; one of the few urban national parks. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mrugavani NP: in Hyderabad, Telangana; Anshi NP: in Karnataka; Mollem NP: in Goa.

Correct Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh

• **Mouling National Park** = in Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh; part of Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve. • **Mouling peak** — the park is named after this peak; known for inaccessible and rugged terrain. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sikkim: has Khangchendzonga NP; Assam: has Kaziranga and Manas; Nagaland: has Ntangki NP.

Correct Answer: C. Tripura

• **Bison (Rajbari) National Park** = in South Tripura district; established to protect the Indian Gaur (Bison). • **Indian Gaur** — largest bovid in Asia; the park's diverse vegetation makes it a major tourist attraction in Tripura. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Meghalaya: has Balphakram and Nokrek; Manipur: has Keibul Lamjao; Assam: has Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.