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 #261
Which national park in India is the world's most recent to be established?
A. Dihing Patkai National Park
B. Raimona National Park
C. All of the above (Recent additions in Assam)
D. Dehing Patkai

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Both Raimona and Dihing Patkai were declared national parks in Assam in 2021.

Question #262
Where is the 'Kazinag National Park' located?
A. Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
B. Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
C. Leh, Ladakh
D. Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Kazinag National Park is located near the Line of Control in the Baramulla district.

Question #263
Which national park is situated in the state of Meghalaya?
A. Both A and B
B. Balphakram National Park
C. Nokrek National Park
D. None of these

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Both Nokrek and Balphakram are major national parks in the state of Meghalaya.

Question #264
The 'Anshi National Park' in Karnataka is now known as:
A. Bannerghatta National Park
B. Kali Tiger Reserve
C. Bandipur National Park
D. Nagarhole National Park

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Anshi National Park has been renamed as part of the Kali Tiger Reserve.

Question #265
Which national park in Kerala is located near the Idukki Dam?
A. Periyar National Park
B. Anamudi Shola National Park
C. Eravikulam National Park
D. Mathikettan Shola National Park

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Anamudi Shola is situated in the vicinity of the high-range Idukki region.

Question #266
Where is the 'Mrugavani National Park' located?
A. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
B. Hyderabad, Telangana
C. Bangalore, Karnataka
D. None of these

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Mrugavani National Park is a prominent protected area near Hyderabad.

Question #267
Which national park in India is home to the 'Great Indian Bustard' in Rajasthan?
A. Keoladeo National Park
B. Ranthambore National Park
C. Sariska Tiger Reserve
D. Desert National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Desert National Park is one of the last habitats for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard.

Question #268
The 'Madhav National Park' in MP is home to:
A. Pygmy Hogs
B. Asiatic Lions
C. Crocodiles and deer
D. One-horned Rhinos

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Madhav National Park is known for its diverse wildlife, including crocodiles in the Sakhya Sagar lake.

Question #269
Which national park in Sikkim is famous for the 'Red Panda'?
A. Singalila National Park
B. Neora Valley National Park
C. Khangchendzonga National Park
D. None of these

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Khangchendzonga is the primary habitat for the Red Panda in Sikkim.

Question #270
Where is the 'Rajiv Gandhi National Park' located?
A. Nagarhole, Karnataka
B. All of the above (Names used)
C. Orang, Assam
D. Rameswaram, Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The name 'Rajiv Gandhi' is associated with multiple national parks in different states (Nagarhole, Orang, and Rameswaram).

Question #271
The 'Salim Ali National Park' is also known as:
A. None of these
B. Kashmir National Park
C. City Forest National Park
D. Bird Sanctuary of Srinagar

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Salim Ali National Park in Srinagar is often called the City Forest National Park.

Question #272
Which national park in Arunachal Pradesh is located in the Dibang Valley?
A. Namdapha National Park
B. None of these
C. Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary (not a park)
D. Mouling National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mouling National Park covers the area of the upper Siang and Dibang valley regions.

Question #273
The 'Rani Jhansi Marine National Park' protects which marine life?
A. Bengal tigers
B. One-horned rhinos
C. Asiatic lions
D. Coral reefs and sea turtles

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The park is dedicated to the conservation of coral reefs and diverse marine species.

Question #274
Which national park in India is known as the 'Home of the Himalayan Monal'?
A. Great Himalayan National Park
B. Valley of Flowers National Park
C. Gangotri National Park
D. Nanda Devi National Park

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Great Himalayan National Park is a protected sanctuary for the Himalayan Monal pheasant.

Question #275
The 'Mathikettan Shola National Park' in Kerala was created to protect:
A. Rhino populations
B. Shola forest ecosystems
C. Dinosaur fossils
D. Tiger populations

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It was established to protect the unique and fragile Shola forest ecosystem of the Western Ghats.

Question #276
Which national park in West Bengal is located in the Darjeeling district?
A. Jaldapara National Park
B. Neora Valley National Park
C. Singalila National Park
D. Gorumara National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Singalila National Park is situated in the high-altitude region of the Darjeeling district.

Question #277
Where is the 'Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park'?
A. Gulf of Kutch
B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C. Lakshadweep
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It is located near Wandoor in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Question #278
Which national park in India is famous for the 'Feral Horses'?
A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Manas National Park
C. Orang National Park
D. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Dibru-Saikhowa is unique for its feral horse population in the wetlands of Assam.

Question #279
The 'Saddle Peak' is the highest point in which national park?
A. Galathea National Park
B. Mount Harriet National Park
C. Campbell Bay National Park
D. Saddle Peak National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Saddle Peak is the highest point of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located within the national park of the same name.

Question #280
Which national park in India has a 'Butterfly Park'?
A. Silent Valley National Park
B. Eravikulam National Park
C. Bannerghatta National Park
D. Periyar National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Bannerghatta National Park in Karnataka houses India's first butterfly park.