Question 1

Sundarbans National Park, the largest mangrove forest in the world, is shared between India and which other country?

Accepted Answer

Sundarbans National Park is shared between India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh. The Indian portion covers 2,585 square kilometers and was declared a national park in 1984. The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest and is home to the Bengal tiger, saltwater crocodile, and numerous bird species. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Kaziranga National Park, located in Assam, is the primary habitat for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros (also called the greater one-horned rhinoceros). It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is recognized globally for its successful conservation of this endangered species. The park spans approximately 430 square kilometers in the Nagaon and Golaghat districts of Assam. Therefore, answer is A.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gujarat, specifically in the Junagadh district. It is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion (also called the Indian lion) in the world. The park covers approximately 1,412 square kilometers and was established in 1965. Therefore, answer is B.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Kerala in the Western Ghats, is renowned for its tiger population, Asian elephants, and exceptional biodiversity. It was established in 1934 and covers approximately 305 square kilometers. The park is also known for its scenic lake and is a major tourist destination. Therefore, answer is C.

Question 5

Hemis National Park, known for the snow leopard, is located in which Union Territory of India?

Accepted Answer

Hemis National Park is located in Ladakh (Union Territory). It is the largest national park in India by area, covering approximately 4,400 square kilometers, and is the primary habitat for the snow leopard in India. The park was established in 1981 and is named after the famous Hemis Monastery. Therefore, answer is D.

Question 6

Which national park in India is located in the Thar Desert and is known for its population of Indian wild ass (khur)?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary (also called Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary), located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the primary habitat for the Indian wild ass (khur). However, if the question refers to a national park specifically, Desert National Park in Rajasthan is the largest desert national park in India. For the Indian wild ass specifically, the correct answer is the Wild Ass Sanctuary in Gujarat. Given the question asks for a 'national park' and the khur connection, the most accurate answer is the Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary area. However, for standardized exams, Desert National Park in Rajasthan is often the expected answer for Thar Desert parks. Therefore, answer is A.

Question 7

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. The park covers an area of 1,412 square kilometers and was established to protect this critically endangered species. The Asiatic lion population in Gir has increased from fewer than 50 in the early 1900s to over 600 individuals today.

Question 8

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.' The park covers 940 square kilometers and is home to a significant population of Bengal tigers, Indian bison (gaur), and spotted deer. It was declared a national park in 1955.

Question 9

Jim Corbett National Park, India's first national park, 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 was renamed Jim Corbett National Park in 1957 after the famous hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett. The park covers 520 square kilometers and is a major tiger reserve.

Question 10

Kaziranga National Park, famous for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, is located in which state of India?

Accepted Answer

Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam, India. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is home to the world's largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses (Rhinoceros unicornis). It spans the districts of Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, and Nagaon.

Question 11

Nanda Devi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which state and is known for protecting which endangered species?

Accepted Answer

Nanda Devi National Park is located in Uttarakhand and is primarily known for protecting the musk deer, an endangered species hunted for its musk gland. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and covers an area of 630.33 square kilometers. It is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is named after the Nanda Devi peak (second highest peak in India). The park is also home to snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, and other high-altitude fauna. Therefore, answer is A.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Kaziranga National Park, located in Assam, is the primary habitat of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros (also called the greater one-horned rhinoceros). It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is recognized globally for its successful conservation of this endangered species. The park spans approximately 430 square kilometers across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion in the world. The park was established in 1965 and covers an area of approximately 1,412 square kilometers. It is the last refuge of the Asiatic lion, with the entire wild population restricted to this region.

Question 14

Which National Park in India is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its tiger population and is located in Madhya Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site established in 1955. It is one of India's most important tiger reserves and was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.' The park covers an area of 1,945 square kilometers and is part of the Kanha Tiger Reserve.

Question 15

Which Wildlife Sanctuary in India is known for its population of Indian bison (gaur) and is located in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is one of India's most important wildlife sanctuaries and is known for its population of Indian bison (gaur), Asian elephants, and tigers. Established in 1934, it covers an area of 777 square kilometers and is centered around the Periyar Lake. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Question 16

Which National Park in India is the largest by area and is located in Ladakh?

Accepted Answer

Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India by area, covering approximately 4,400 square kilometers. It was established in 1981 and is known for its population of snow leopards, Himalayan blue sheep (bharal), and Tibetan wild ass. The park is named after the Hemis Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Ladakh.

Question 17

Which National Park in India is home to the Indian one-horned rhinoceros and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Assam?

Accepted Answer

Kaziranga National Park, located in Assam along the Brahmaputra River, is renowned for its population of Indian one-horned rhinoceros (also called greater one-horned rhinoceros). It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. The park covers an area of 430 square kilometers and is one of the largest remaining habitats of this species. Therefore, answer is A.

Question 18

Panna National Park, known for its tiger reintroduction program, is located in which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

Panna National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh. The park is historically significant for its Project Tiger initiative and was the site of a major tiger reintroduction program. After tigers were locally extinct in Panna by 2009, the park successfully reintroduced tigers from other reserves starting in 2009. The park covers an area of 542.67 square kilometers. Therefore, answer is C.

Question 19

Which of the following National Parks is located in the Western Ghats and is known for its population of Nilgiri tahr, an endangered mountain goat?

Accepted Answer

Eravikulam National Park, located in Kerala in the Western Ghats, is the primary habitat of the Nilgiri tahr. The park covers 97 square kilometers and is situated in the Idukki district. The Nilgiri tahr population in Eravikulam is the largest in the world, with over 2,000 individuals. The park was established in 1978. Therefore, answer is B.

Question 20

Hemis National Park, the largest national park in India by area, is located in which Union Territory?

Accepted Answer

Hemis National Park is located in Ladakh Union Territory. Established in 1981, it covers an area of 4,400 square kilometers, making it the largest national park in India. The park is named after the Hemis Monastery and is known for its population of snow leopards, Himalayan blue sheep, and other high-altitude fauna. It is situated in the Leh district of Ladakh. Therefore, answer is D.

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