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 #81
Identify the correct location of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
A. Odisha
B. West Bengal
C. Gujarat
D. Tamil Nadu-Kerala-Karnataka

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a Biosphere Reserve associated with Tamil Nadu-Kerala-Karnataka.

Question #82
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve belongs to which conservation category?
A. Biosphere Reserve
B. Port
C. Airport
D. Industrial Region

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is a Biosphere Reserve associated with Uttarakhand.

Question #83
Which state/UT is associated with Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve?
A. Rajasthan
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Assam
D. Kerala

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is a Biosphere Reserve associated with Tamil Nadu.

Question #84
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is best classified as a:
A. Mountain Range
B. Dam
C. River Valley
D. Bird Sanctuary

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a Bird Sanctuary associated with Karnataka.

Question #85
Identify the correct location of Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.
A. Gujarat
B. West Bengal
C. Odisha
D. Goa

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a Bird Sanctuary associated with Goa.

Question #86
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary belongs to which conservation category?
A. Port
B. Airport
C. Industrial Region
D. Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a Wildlife Sanctuary associated with Kerala.

Question #87
Which national park in India is home to the last remaining population of the 'Sangai' deer?
A. Sirohi National Park
B. Nokrek National Park
C. Manas National Park
D. Keibul Lamjao National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Keibul Lamjao National Park, located in Manipur, is the only natural habitat of the Sangai (dancing deer).

Question #88
In which state is the 'Kalesar National Park' located?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Kalesar National Park is situated in the Yamunanagar district of Haryana.

Question #89
Which national park in India is famous for the 'Royal Bengal Tiger' and its vast mangrove ecosystem?
A. Simlipal National Park
B. Bhitarkanika National Park
C. Sundarbans National Park
D. Kaziranga National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sundarbans National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the world's largest mangrove forest and the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Question #90
The 'Indravati National Park' is located in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Jharkhand

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Indravati National Park is located in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

Question #91
Which national park is known for its high density of tigers and is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh?
A. Bandhavgarh National Park
B. Panna National Park
C. Satpura National Park
D. Kanha National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Satpura National Park is situated in the Hoshangabad district and is part of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

Question #92
Which national park in India was formerly known as 'Borivali National Park'?
A. Tadoba National Park
B. Pench National Park
C. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
D. Navegaon National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, located in Mumbai, was previously called Borivali National Park.

Question #93
The 'Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park' is located in:
A. Meghalaya
B. Mizoram
C. Nagaland
D. Manipur

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park is located in the Lawngtlai district of Mizoram.

Question #94
Which national park is situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is famous for its marine life and coral reefs?
A. Marine National Park
B. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park
C. Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park
D. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, located near Wandoor, consists of 15 islands and is known for its coral reefs and sea turtles.

Question #95
Which national park is located in the state of Goa?
A. Mollem National Park
B. Anshi National Park
C. Nagarhole National Park
D. Bannerghatta National Park

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Mollem National Park (often referred to as Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary) is the only national park in Goa.

Question #96
Which national park in India is known for being part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and contains the famous 'Valley of Flowers'?
A. Nanda Devi National Park
B. Gangotri National Park
C. Rajaji National Park
D. Jim Corbett National Park

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Nanda Devi National Park, along with the Valley of Flowers National Park, forms a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uttarakhand.

Question #97
The 'Mudumalai National Park' is located in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Mudumalai National Park is situated in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu.

Question #98
Which national park is famous for the 'One-Horned Rhinoceros' and is located in the state of West Bengal?
A. Gorumara National Park
B. Buxa Tiger Reserve
C. Jaldapara National Park
D. Neora Valley National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Jaldapara National Park, located in the Alipurduar district, is known for its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses.

Question #99
Which national park is situated in the state of Rajasthan and is famous for being a habitat for tigers?
A. Sariska Tiger Reserve
B. Desert National Park
C. Keoladeo National Park
D. Mukundra Hills National Park

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sariska Tiger Reserve is a well-known national park and tiger reserve located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan.

Question #100
The 'Navegaon National Park' is located in which state?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Navegaon National Park is situated in the Gondia district of Maharashtra.