National Parks & Wildlife — Set 3
MP GK · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान और वन्यजीव · Questions 21–30 of 160
How many states border Madhya Pradesh, and which neighboring state shares significant wildlife habitats?
Correct Answer: B. 7 states; Chhattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh borders 7 states including Chhattisgarh, which shares significant wildlife habitats and the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve. This interstate cooperation is crucial for continuous habitat protection and wildlife migration corridors. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
What is the primary threat to wildlife habitats in MP's national parks?
Correct Answer: B. Deforestation and human encroachment
Deforestation and human encroachment pose the greatest threats to wildlife habitats in MP's national parks. Conservation efforts focus on habitat restoration, preventing illegal settlements, and maintaining wildlife corridors to ensure the survival of endangered species like tigers and gaurs. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' was inspired by which MP national park?
Correct Answer: B. Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park inspired Rudyard Kipling's famous novel 'The Jungle Book', with its pristine forests and diverse wildlife including tigers, leopards, and wild boars. The park's landscape and the tales of Mowgli resonate with the park's actual wildlife and vegetation. Kanha was one of the first tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1973 and is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.
What is the total area covered by Satpura National Park?
Correct Answer: C. 725 square kilometers
Satpura National Park covers an area of 725 square kilometers and is the only national park in central India where visitors can enjoy river rafting along with wildlife viewing. It contains diverse ecosystems and is home to various endangered species. The Satpura Range is home to Satpura National Park and forms the watershed separating the Narmada and Tapi river valleys.
Which animal, nearly extinct in the early 1970s, has made a remarkable recovery in Kanha National Park?
Correct Answer: A. Barasingha (swamp deer)
Barasingha, also known as swamp deer, was nearly extinct with fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the early 1970s. Kanha National Park's conservation efforts have successfully increased the population to over 500, making it a remarkable conservation success story. Kanha was one of the first tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1973 and is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.
How many tiger reserves are currently operational in Madhya Pradesh?
Correct Answer: D. 5
Madhya Pradesh has 5 operational tiger reserves: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura, and Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserves. These reserves collectively protect a significant portion of India's tiger population and contribute substantially to global tiger conservation. Madhya Pradesh was ranked first in India's 2022 tiger census with over 785 tigers, earning it the title of 'Tiger State of India'.
Which rivers are crucial for maintaining aquatic ecosystems in MP's national parks?
Correct Answer: D. Denwa and Bheda
Rivers like Denwa and Bheda flowing through MP's national parks are crucial for maintaining aquatic ecosystems. The Pench River is also vital for Pench National Park, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for wildlife, making these waterways essential for conservation. Rivers are vital for Madhya Pradesh's agriculture, providing irrigation water and supporting livelihoods of millions of farmers.
What is the significance of the Central Indian Tiger Reserve network?
Correct Answer: C. Continuous habitat corridor for tiger movement
The Central Indian Tiger Reserve network, comprising reserves in MP and neighboring states, provides a continuous habitat corridor for tiger movement and genetic exchange. This network is essential for maintaining healthy tiger populations and preventing isolation of smaller populations. Madhya Pradesh was ranked first in India's 2022 tiger census with over 785 tigers, earning it the title of 'Tiger State of India'.
Which mammal species is known as the 'ghost of the forest' and is found in MP's national parks?
Correct Answer: D. Sloth bear
The Sloth Bear, known as the 'ghost of the forest' due to its elusive nature and nocturnal habits, is found in MP's national parks especially in Satpura and Pench areas. These bears feed on termites and fruits and are important for seed dispersal in the ecosystem. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
What percentage of Bandhavgarh National Park is forested area?
Correct Answer: C. 75%
Approximately 75% of Bandhavgarh National Park is covered with dense forest, primarily sal and mixed deciduous forest. This extensive forest cover provides ideal habitat for tigers, leopards, and numerous other wildlife species, making it a biodiversity hotspot. White tigers were historically associated with Bandhavgarh region, with the first white tiger discovered in Rewa in 1951 by Maharaja Martand Singh.