Q11. Which national park in India is known for its unique landscape of salt marshes?
a) Rann of Kutch
b) Hemis National Park
c) Valley of Flowers National Park
d) Silent Valley National Park
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Correct Answer: a) Rann of Kutch
Explanation: The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is known for its unique landscape of salt marshes. It includes the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary and is famous for its seasonal wetlands that attract a variety of bird species during the migration season.
Q12. In which Indian state is the Periyar National Park located?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: a) Kerala
Explanation: Periyar National Park is located in Kerala and is notable for its elephant reserve and tiger reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and is also famous for its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity.
Q13. Which national park in India is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its biodiversity conservation?
a) Manas National Park
b) Rajaji National Park
c) Blackbuck National Park
d) Great Himalayan National Park
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Correct Answer: d) Great Himalayan National Park
Explanation: The Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its biodiversity conservation. It is home to numerous flora and fauna species, including several endangered species.
Q14. The Dachigam National Park, famous for the endangered Hangul or Kashmir Stag, is located in which state or union territory?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Uttarakhand
d) Ladakh
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Correct Answer: b) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: Dachigam National Park is located in Jammu & Kashmir and is famous for the endangered Hangul or Kashmir Stag. It represents the last viable population of this species and is also known for its diverse range of Himalayan flora and fauna.
Q15. Which national park in India is known for its efforts in conserving the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros?
a) Kaziranga National Park
b) Manas National Park
c) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Orang National Park
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Correct Answer: a) Kaziranga National Park
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park in Assam is known for its successful conservation efforts for the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros. It hosts two-thirds of the world’s population of this species and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q16. The Silent Valley National Park, which is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, is located in which state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: b) Kerala
Explanation: Silent Valley National Park is located in Kerala and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is known for its undisturbed rainforest and the rare lion-tailed macaque. The park is a biodiversity hotspot with a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Q17. Which national park in India is famous for its population of the Indian Bison or Gaur?
a) Kanha National Park
b) Bandipur National Park
c) Satpura National Park
d) Pench National Park
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Correct Answer: a) Kanha National Park
Explanation: Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its population of the Indian Bison or Gaur. It is one of the largest national parks in India and is also known for its significant tiger population.
Q18. The Valley of Flowers National Park, known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers, is located in which state?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Sikkim
d) Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: b) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and diverse range of flora and fauna. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
Q19. Which national park in India is a part of the Project Elephant?
a) Nagarhole National Park
b) Mudumalai National Park
c) Rajaji National Park
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: All the mentioned national parks, Nagarhole, Mudumalai, and Rajaji, are part of Project Elephant, which is an Indian government initiative to provide financial and technical support to major elephant bearing states in the country for the protection of elephants and their habitats.
Q20. The Satpura National Park, known for its rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, is located in which state?
a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Satpura National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh and is known for its rugged terrain, rich biodiversity, and diverse wildlife including leopards, wild boars, bears, and numerous species of birds. It is part of the Satpura Range and offers a unique wilderness experience.