National Parks are protected areas created for conserving wildlife and ecosystems without human interference. Their location, important species and conservation status are frequently asked in competitive examinations.
Which one of the following is the first National Park of India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is the first National Park of India. The other National Parks mentioned in the question with their respective establishment year are as follows-
National Park Year of establishment
Corbett (Uttarakhand) - 1936
Kanha (Madhya Pradesh) - 1955
Dudhwa (Uttar Pradesh) - 1977
Rajaji (Uttarakhand) - 1983
Ques: 2
Maintenance of genetic diversity in National Parks is done by :
Correct Answer:
(A) In-situ conservation
The maintenance of Genetic Diversity, Wildlife Sanctuary and National Parks is done by In-situ conservation. When a plant or organism is preserved in its original natural habitat area, it is called in-situ conservation, while when they are preserved somewhere else it is called Ex-situ conservation.
Ques: 3
Betla National Park is situated at –
Correct Answer:
(B) Jharkhand
Betla (Palamu) National Park is located in the Chota Nagpur Plateau of the Palamu district of the Indian State of Jharkhand, erstwhile Bihar, in India. It was established in 1986 and is associated with 'Project Tiger'.
Ques: 4
Rani Jhansi Maritime National Park was founded in
Correct Answer:
(C) 1996
Rani Jhansi Maritime National Park was founded in 1996 at Andaman and Nicobar Island. The area of the park is spread over 256.14 sq. km.
Ques: 5
Dhoopgarh Peak is situated in which of the following National Parks?
Correct Answer:
(A) Satupra National Park
Dhoopgarh Peak is situated in Satpura National Park. Satpura National Park is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. Satpura national park covers an area of 524 km. sq and established in 1981.
Ques: 6
Consider the following statements:
The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.
A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) 1 and 3
The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. No alteration to the boundaries of a National Park shall be made except on a resolution passed by the Legislature of the State. Biosphere Reserve are representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over a large area of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems. The purpose of the formation of biosphere reserves is to conserve in situ all forms of life along with its support system. The difference between a national park and a sanctuary is that no human activity is allowed inside a national park (except for the ones permitted by the Chief Wildlife warden of the state) while limited activities are permitted within the sanctuary. Each reserve promotes solutions reconciling the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. Thus only statement 1 and 3 are correct.
Ques: 7
Which of the following National Parks/Sanctuary is known as “World Natural Heritage?”
Correct Answer:
(B) Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
Keoladeo National Park is formally known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan was established as a National Park in 1981. In 1985, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site under the World Heritage Convention.
Ques: 8
In which of the following National Parks of India Rhinoceros rehabilitation is being done?
Correct Answer:
(B) Dudhwa National Park
As reported by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, rhinoceroses have been relocated/rehabilitated in Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh from Assam in 1984. The reintroduction of rhino in Dudhwa took place in two phases. In the first phase (1984), five rhinos (2 males and 3 females) were captured and translocated to Dudhwa from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam while the second phase is being implemented.
Note: Kaziranga National Park hosts two-thirds of the world’s Great One-horned rhinoceros.
Ques: 9
Match List-I to List-II and select the correct answer as per the given codes –
List -I List -II
(National Park) (State)
Bandhavgarh National Park 1. Himachal Pradesh
Bandipur National Park 2. Gujarat
Rohla National Park 3. Madhya Pradesh
Gir National Park 4. Karnataka
Codes :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(A) 3 4 1 2
The correct match is as follows:
Bandhavgarh National Park – Madhya Pradesh
Bandipur National Park – Karnataka
Rohla National Park – Himachal Pradesh
Gir National Park – Gujarat
Hence option (a) is the correct answer.
Ques: 10
Select the State from amongst the following, with the maximum number of National Park–
Correct Answer:
(C) Madhya Pradesh
There are 106 national parks in India. Andaman & Nicobar, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have 6 National Parks each. Madhya Pradesh has maximum number of National parks (11). Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.
Ques: 11
Phawngpui National Park in Mizoram is also known as which of the following?
Correct Answer:
(B) Blue Mountain Park
Phawngpui national Park in Mizoram is also known as Blue Mountain Park. It is located in the Lawngtlai district, towards the southeast of Mizoram and relatively close to Burma. The Kolodyne river flows along the eastern side of the Park and also forms the international border with Myanmar. The highest point in Mizoram, Phawngpui Peak (2,157 m), is located within this Park. Most of the Park is covered with Sub-tropical Broadleaf and Tropical Evergreen forests.
Ques: 12
‘Salim Ali National Park’ is located in –
Correct Answer:
(B) Jammu and Kashmir
Salim Ali National Park is located in Srinagar, Kashmir. The park earlier known as City Forest National Park was christened after Indian ornithologist and naturalist Salim Ali.