National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of India MCQs

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National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of India MCQs

Practice National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering famous national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, tiger reserves, bird sanctuaries, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, endangered species and biodiversity conservation topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #201
Which national park in India is famous for the 'Dugong' (Sea Cow)?
A. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
B. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
C. Marine National Park (Gulf of Kutch)
D. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch is a key conservation area for the Dugong.

Question #202
The 'Middle Button Island National Park' is situated in:
A. Gulf of Kutch
B. Lakshadweep
C. Gulf of Mannar
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Middle Button Island National Park is located in the Andaman archipelago.

Question #203
Which national park in Tamil Nadu was formerly known as 'Annamalai National Park'?
A. Mukurthi National Park
B. Indira Gandhi National Park
C. Mudumalai National Park
D. Guindy National Park

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Indira Gandhi National Park, located in the Anamalai Hills, was formerly known as Annamalai National Park.

Question #204
Where is the 'Van Vihar National Park' located?
A. Indore, Madhya Pradesh
B. Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
D. Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Van Vihar National Park is a unique zoo-cum-national park located in the city of Bhopal.

Question #205
Which national park is home to the endangered 'Lion-tailed Macaque' in Tamil Nadu?
A. Mudumalai National Park
B. Guindy National Park
C. Indira Gandhi National Park
D. Mukurthi National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mukurthi National Park is well known for the conservation of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and the Lion-tailed Macaque.

Question #206
The 'North Button Island National Park' is located in:
A. None of the above
B. Puducherry
C. Lakshadweep
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
North Button Island National Park is a protected area in the Andaman Islands.

Question #207
Which national park in Gujarat is famous for the 'Lesser Florican'?
A. Marine National Park
B. Gir National Park
C. Blackbuck National Park
D. Vansda National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Blackbuck National Park (Velavadar) is a significant habitat for the rare Lesser Florican.

Question #208
Where is the 'Chandoli National Park' located?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Goa

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Chandoli National Park is located in the Sangli and Satara districts of Maharashtra.

Question #209
The 'Gugamal National Park' is a part of which tiger reserve in Maharashtra?
A. Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
B. Tadoba Tiger Reserve
C. Melghat Tiger Reserve
D. Pench Tiger Reserve

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Gugamal National Park is the core area of the Melghat Tiger Reserve.

Question #210
Which national park in Assam is famous for the 'Pygmy Hog'?
A. Manas National Park
B. Kaziranga National Park
C. Orang National Park
D. Nameri National Park

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Manas National Park is actively involved in the conservation of the endangered Pygmy Hog.

Question #211
Where is the 'Nokrek Ridge National Park' located?
A. Meghalaya
B. Nagaland
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Nokrek Ridge National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya.

Question #212
The 'Balphakram National Park' is known as the land of:
A. Dancing Deer
B. Perpetual Winds
C. Asiatic Lions
D. One-horned Rhinos

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Balphakram National Park is locally referred to as the 'land of perpetual winds'.

Question #213
Which national park in Sikkim is the highest national park in terms of elevation among the options?
A. Gorumara National Park
B. Khangchendzonga National Park
C. Singalila National Park
D. Neora Valley National Park

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Khangchendzonga National Park encompasses extreme high-altitude regions.

Question #214
The 'Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park' is located in:
A. Karnataka
B. Telangana
C. Assam
D. Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

Question #215
Which national park in India is known for the 'Rusty-Spotted Cat'?
A. Papikonda National Park
B. Gir National Park
C. Sariska Tiger Reserve
D. Kanha National Park

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Papikonda National Park in Andhra Pradesh is one of the habitats of the rusty-spotted cat.

Question #216
Where is the 'Kanger Ghati National Park' located?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Jharkhand
D. Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Kanger Ghati (Kanger Valley) National Park is in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

Question #217
The 'Sri Venkateswara National Park' is located near which hills in Andhra Pradesh?
A. Seshachalam Hills
B. Annamalai Hills
C. Cardamom Hills
D. Nilgiri Hills

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sri Venkateswara National Park covers the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh.

Question #218
Which national park in Arunachal Pradesh is famous for the 'Namdapha Flying Squirrel'?
A. Namdapha National Park
B. Manas National Park
C. Kaziranga National Park
D. Mouling National Park

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Namdapha National Park is the type locality of the endemic Namdapha flying squirrel.

Question #219
Where is the 'Mouling National Park' located?
A. Nagaland
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Meghalaya

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Mouling National Park is situated in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Question #220
The 'Dibru-Saikhowa National Park' is famous for:
A. Feral Horses
B. Asiatic Lions
C. Elephants
D. Royal Bengal Tigers

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is well known for its unique population of feral horses.