Question 1

Gir National Park, known for the Asiatic lion, is located in which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

Gir National Park is located in Gujarat and is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion in the world. It was established in 1965 and covers an area of approximately 1,412 sq km.

Question 2

Which of the following national parks is known for its tiger population and is located in Madhya Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is one of India's most important tiger reserves and was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. It was established in 1955 and covers 940 sq km.

Question 3

Which national park in India is home to the Indian one-horned rhinoceros and is located in Assam?

Accepted Answer

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is world-renowned for its population of Indian one-horned rhinoceros. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is one of the largest remaining populations of this species.

Question 4

Which of the following national parks is famous for its tiger population and is located in Madhya Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is one of India's most important tiger reserves and was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. It was declared a Project Tiger reserve in 1973.

Question 5

The Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird species, is primarily found in which national park?

Accepted Answer

The Great Indian Bustard is primarily found in the Desert National Park in Rajasthan. This critically endangered species has a population of fewer than 150 individuals in the wild, making it one of India's rarest birds.

Question 6

Which national park in India is known for its population of Asian elephants and is located in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Periyar National Park in Kerala is famous for its Asian elephant population and is one of India's most important wildlife sanctuaries. It was established in 1982 and covers an area of 305 sq km.

Question 7

Which national park in India is home to the Indian one-horned rhinoceros and is located in Assam?

Accepted Answer

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is the primary habitat of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is one of the most important conservation areas in Asia.

Question 8

Gir National Park, known for the Asiatic lion, is located in which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

Gir National Park is located in Gujarat and is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion in the world. It was established in 1965 and covers an area of approximately 1,412 sq km.

Question 9

Sundarbans National Park, famous for its Bengal tigers and mangrove forests, is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

Sundarbans National Park is located in West Bengal and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest mangrove forest in the world and is home to the Bengal tiger.

Question 10

Jim Corbett National Park, India's first national park, is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936, is located in Uttarakhand and was India's first national park. It was originally named Hailey National Park.

Question 11

The Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird species, is primarily found in which national park/sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

The Great Indian Bustard is primarily found in the Desert National Park in Rajasthan. This critically endangered species has a population of fewer than 150 individuals, making it one of India's rarest birds.

Question 12

Jim Corbett National Park, India's first national park established in 1936, is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

Jim Corbett National Park is located in Uttarakhand (formerly Uttar Pradesh) and was established in 1936 as India's first national park. It was originally named Hailey National Park and renamed after the famous hunter-conservationist Jim Corbett.

Question 13

In which state is the Gir Forest National Park located, which is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion?

Accepted Answer

Gir Forest National Park is located in Gujarat and is the sole natural habitat of the critically endangered Asiatic lion. The park covers approximately 1,412 sq km and is situated in the Junagadh district.

Question 14

Which national park in India is located in the Western Ghats and is known for its biodiversity and endemic species?

Accepted Answer

Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is located in the Western Ghats and is renowned for its pristine tropical rainforest and high endemism. It covers approximately 89.52 sq km and is situated in the Palakkad district.

Question 15

Which national park in India is known for its population of Indian bison (gaur) and is located in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

Tadoba-Andhari National Park in Maharashtra is known for its significant population of Indian bison (gaur) along with tigers. It covers approximately 625.4 sq km and is located in the Chandrapur district.

Question 16

Periyar National Park, known for its elephant population and located in the Western Ghats, is in which state?

Accepted Answer

Periyar National Park is located in Kerala and is one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in India. It is known for its Asian elephant population, tiger reserve status, and scenic beauty with Periyar Lake.

Question 17

Which of the following national parks is located in the Western Ghats and is known for its biodiversity and tiger population?

Accepted Answer

Periyar National Park in Kerala is located in the Western Ghats and is one of India's most important tiger reserves. It is also known for its elephant population and rich biodiversity, with a scenic lake at its center.

Question 18

Hemis National Park, one of the highest national parks in the world, is located in which union territory?

Accepted Answer

Hemis National Park is located in Ladakh (union territory) and is situated at an altitude of 3,000 to 6,700 meters. It is known for its population of snow leopards and is one of the largest protected areas in India.

Question 19

Which of the following national parks is known for the Bengal tiger and is located in West Bengal?

Accepted Answer

Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to the Bengal tiger. It is the largest tiger reserve in India and is also known for its mangrove forests and the Royal Bengal tiger.

Question 20

Which of the following national parks is known for its population of Asiatic lions and is located in Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

Gir National Park (also called Gir Forest National Park) in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions exist in the wild. It covers approximately 1,412 sq km and is located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat.

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