Q1. Which is the oldest national park in India?
a) Kaziranga National Park
b) Gir Forest National Park
c) Jim Corbett National Park
d) Kanha National Park
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Correct Answer: c) Jim Corbett National Park
Explanation: Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, is the oldest national park in India. Located in Uttarakhand, it was created to protect the endangered Bengal tiger and is named after the hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett.
Q2. Which national park in India is known for its population of the Asiatic lion?
a) Ranthambore National Park
b) Gir Forest National Park
c) Bandipur National Park
d) Sunderbans National Park
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Correct Answer: b) Gir Forest National Park
Explanation: Gir Forest National Park, located in Gujarat, is the only natural habitat of the world’s Asiatic lions. It was established in 1965 and covers an area of 1,412 square kilometers, providing protection to this endangered species.
Q3. In which state is the Bandhavgarh National Park located?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Karnataka
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Correct Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Known for its high density of Bengal tiger population, it is also home to various other species of wildlife and is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Q4. Kaziranga National Park is famous for which endangered species?
a) Royal Bengal Tiger
b) Indian Rhinoceros
c) Asiatic Elephant
d) Snow Leopard
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Correct Answer: b) Indian Rhinoceros
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park in Assam is renowned for its significant population of the Indian Rhinoceros. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses.
Q5. Which national park is known as the floating national park in India?
a) Keibul Lamjao National Park
b) Manas National Park
c) Neora Valley National Park
d) Valley of Flowers National Park
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Correct Answer: a) Keibul Lamjao National Park
Explanation: Keibul Lamjao National Park, located in Manipur, is the only floating park in the world. It is situated on Loktak Lake and is home to the endangered Manipur Eld’s deer, also known as Sangai.
Q6. Sunderbans National Park is famous for which animal?
a) Asiatic Lion
b) Bengal Tiger
c) Indian Elephant
d) Indian Bison
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Correct Answer: b) Bengal Tiger
Explanation: Sunderbans National Park, located in West Bengal, is famous for its Royal Bengal Tigers. It is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal.
Q7. Which wildlife sanctuary in India is known for the conservation of the Barasingha or Swamp Deer?
a) Kanha National Park
b) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: a) Kanha National Park
Explanation: Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is known for the conservation of the Barasingha or Swamp Deer. It has been instrumental in saving this species from near extinction and is also one of the well-maintained national parks in Asia.
Q8. The Great Himalayan National Park is located in which Indian state?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Uttarakhand
d) Sikkim
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Correct Answer: a) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: The Great Himalayan National Park is located in Himachal Pradesh. It is characterized by high alpine peaks, alpine meadows, and riverine forests and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its biodiversity and conservation significance.
Q9. Which national park in India is a part of Project Tiger?
a) Pin Valley National Park
b) Desert National Park
c) Dudhwa National Park
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: All the mentioned national parks, Pin Valley, Desert, and Dudhwa, are part of Project Tiger, which is a tiger conservation program launched by the Government of India in 1973 to protect the Bengal Tigers in their natural habitats.
Q10. The Nanda Devi National Park is famous for which of the following?
a) Its floral diversity
b) Its bird species
c) Its snow leopards
d) Its tropical rainforests
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Correct Answer: a) Its floral diversity
Explanation: Nanda Devi National Park, located in Uttarakhand, is renowned for its floral diversity. It is part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its unique alpine flora and spectacular wilderness.