National Parks — Set 7
Geography · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान · Questions 61–70 of 100
In which state is the Mukurthi National Park located?
Correct Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
• **Mukurthi National Park** = in western Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu; created to protect the Nilgiri Tahr. • **Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve** — the park is part of this biosphere reserve; Tahr conservation is the primary goal. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Andhra Pradesh: has Sri Venkateswara and Papikonda; Karnataka: has Bandipur and Kudremukh; Kerala: has Eravikulam (also has Nilgiri Tahr).
Singalila National Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. West Bengal
• **Singalila National Park** = in Darjeeling district, West Bengal; on the Singalila Ridge at high altitude. • **Himalayan panorama** — offers views of Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga from the ridge trails. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sikkim: has Khangchendzonga NP; Arunachal Pradesh: has Namdapha and Mouling; Uttarakhand: has Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers.
Kishtwar National Park is located in which state/UT?
Correct Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
• **Kishtwar National Park** = in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir; high-altitude alpine pastures and forests. • **Snow Leopard and Brown Bear** — the park provides critical habitat for these endangered mountain species. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Uttarakhand: has Nanda Devi and Gangotri; Ladakh: has Hemis NP; Himachal Pradesh: has Pin Valley and Great Himalayan.
Nagarahole National Park is also known by which name?
Correct Answer: C. Rajiv Gandhi National Park
• **Nagarahole National Park** = in Karnataka; officially renamed Rajiv Gandhi National Park; part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. • **Name meaning** — 'Nagara' (snake) + 'Hole' (stream) in Kannada; the park is rich in tigers and elephants. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Indira Gandhi NP: another name for Anamalai NP in Tamil Nadu; Mahatma Gandhi Marine NP: in Andaman Islands; Sanjay Gandhi NP: in Mumbai.
Which national park is located in the Belgaum and North Kannada districts of Karnataka?
Correct Answer: B. Anshi National Park
• **Anshi National Park** = in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka; part of Kali Tiger Reserve in the lush Western Ghats. • **High rainfall and evergreen forests** — dense tropical forest ecosystem with rich biodiversity. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bannerghatta NP: near Bengaluru; Bandipur NP: in Chamarajanagar district; Kudremukh NP: in Chikkamagaluru district.
In which state is the Chandoli National Park located?
Correct Answer: A. Maharashtra
• **Chandoli National Park** = in Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur, and Ratnagiri districts, Maharashtra; part of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. • **Ancient forts** — the park features historical forts like Prachitgad within the Western Ghats landscape. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Madhya Pradesh: has Kanha and Panna; Karnataka: has Bandipur and Kudremukh; Gujarat: has Gir and Blackbuck.
Panna National Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
• **Panna National Park** = in Panna and Chhatarpur districts, Madhya Pradesh; a major tiger reserve known for diamond mines. • **Ken River** — the park's lifeline, flows through and supports its diverse wildlife. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Uttar Pradesh: has Dudhwa NP; Maharashtra: has Tadoba and Chandoli; Chhattisgarh: has Indravati and Kanger Valley.
Which national park is situated in the state of Rajasthan and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Correct Answer: D. Keoladeo National Park
• **Keoladeo National Park** = formerly Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan; UNESCO World Heritage Site and globally important bird breeding ground. • **Migratory birds** — thousands of cranes and other birds visit every winter; a man-made wetland. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ranthambore NP: Rajasthan, known for tigers not birds; Sariska NP: tiger reserve; Desert NP: for Great Indian Bustard, not a wetland.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Mumbai
• **Sanjay Gandhi National Park** = in northern suburbs of Mumbai, Maharashtra; one of the world's most-visited parks within a metropolitan area. • **Kanheri Caves** — ancient Buddhist caves located inside the park; major historical heritage. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Delhi: has Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary; Pune: has no major national park within city limits; Bengaluru: has Bannerghatta NP nearby.
In which state is the Pench National Park primarily located, though it extends into another state?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
• **Pench National Park** = primarily in Seoni and Chhindwara districts, Madhya Pradesh; a key area for tiger conservation. • **Cross-state extent** — part of the same forest complex extends into Maharashtra; important Central India tiger corridor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Maharashtra: Pench extends here but it is primarily in MP; Odisha: no Pench NP; Chhattisgarh: has Indravati and Kanger Valley.