National Parks & Wildlife — Set 4

Correct Answer: B. Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Program

The Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Program works across MP's protected areas to reduce conflicts between villagers and wildlife by establishing boundary fences, creating buffer zones, and compensating livestock losses. This helps maintain coexistence between humans and animals. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.

Correct Answer: B. 32 species

Kanha National Park is home to approximately 32 mammal species including tigers, leopards, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, and swamp deer. The park's diverse habitats support one of the richest mammalian faunas in Indian national parks. Kanha was one of the first tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1973 and is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.

Correct Answer: C. Paradise Flycatcher

The Paradise Flycatcher, with its distinctive appearance and melodious call, is considered a flagship bird species for Pench National Park. The park's conservation programs emphasize habitat protection for this and other avian species, promoting birdwatching tourism. Pench National Park straddles the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border and has been a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger since 1992.

Correct Answer: C. Restoring degraded forests and wildlife corridors

Habitat restoration projects in MP's national parks focus on restoring degraded forests, replanting native species, and establishing wildlife corridors to enable animal movement and gene flow between reserves. These efforts are crucial for long-term conservation success. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.

Correct Answer: D. 20 districts

Approximately 20 districts of Madhya Pradesh contain protected wildlife areas including national parks, tiger reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries. This widespread distribution of protected areas reflects MP's commitment to biodiversity conservation across the state. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.

Correct Answer: C. Gharial

Gharial, an endangered crocodilian species, is protected in Satpura Biosphere Reserve along with other aquatic habitats. These reptiles are found in major rivers within the reserve and are crucial for aquatic ecosystem balance, making their conservation essential. The Satpura Range is home to Satpura National Park and forms the watershed separating the Narmada and Tapi river valleys.

Correct Answer: B. Transition areas reducing human-wildlife conflicts

Buffer zones surrounding tiger reserves in MP serve as transition areas that reduce human-wildlife conflicts by limiting direct interactions while allowing controlled economic activities. These zones are crucial for the success of conservation programs and community cooperation. Madhya Pradesh was ranked first in India's 2022 tiger census with over 785 tigers, earning it the title of 'Tiger State of India'.

Correct Answer: C. Hanuman Langur

Hanuman Langur, found in various parts including areas adjacent to MP's wildlife zones, is an endangered primate species protected through various conservation programs. These primates play an important role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration in their habitats. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.

Correct Answer: D. Over 200 mm

Satpura National Park receives over 200 mm of rainfall annually, which maintains the lush forest cover and supports diverse plant and animal life. The adequate rainfall helps sustain the park's rivers and water bodies that are essential for wildlife. The Satpura Range is home to Satpura National Park and forms the watershed separating the Narmada and Tapi river valleys.

Correct Answer: B. Protects entire ecosystems and all species within tiger reserves

Project Tiger contributes to protecting entire ecosystems and all species within tiger reserves, not just tigers. By protecting large forest areas as tiger reserves, the project ensures the survival of countless plant and animal species that share these habitats, making it an umbrella conservation strategy. Madhya Pradesh was ranked first in India's 2022 tiger census with over 785 tigers, earning it the title of 'Tiger State of India'.