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 #1 Report Error
Which National Park in India is famous for being the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion?
A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Bandhavgarh National Park
C. Gir National Park
D. Kanha National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Gir National Park in Gujarat is the sole home of the Asiatic Lion in the wild.

Question #2 Report Error
Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in which state?
A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Keoladeo National Park is a world-renowned bird sanctuary located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

Question #3 Report Error
Which national park is famous for the 'One-Horned Rhinoceros'?
A. Manas National Park
B. Jim Corbett National Park
C. Kaziranga National Park
D. Dudhwa National Park

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park in Assam hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses.

Question #4 Report Error
Which is the first National Park established in India?
A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Kanha National Park
C. Periyar National Park
D. Jim Corbett National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, is the oldest in India.

Question #5 Report Error
Where is the Sundarbans National Park located?
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Bihar
D. Odisha

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sundarbans National Park is located in the West Bengal state and is famous for its Royal Bengal Tigers and mangrove forests.

Question #6 Report Error
Which National Park is known for the 'Hangul' (Kashmir Stag)?
A. Dachigam National Park
B. Hemis National Park
C. Salim Ali National Park
D. Kishtwar National Park

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir is the primary habitat of the Hangul or Kashmir Stag.

Question #7 Report Error
Which of these is the largest National Park in India by area?
A. Gangotri National Park
B. Hemis National Park
C. Desert National Park
D. Namdapha National Park

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Hemis National Park, located in Ladakh, is the largest national park in India.

Question #8 Report Error
Periyar National Park is located in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala.

Question #9 Report Error
Which national park is located in the state of Odisha?
A. Manas National Park
B. Simlipal National Park
C. Valmiki National Park
D. Nameri National Park

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Simlipal National Park is a prominent national park and tiger reserve in Odisha.

Question #10 Report Error
The Ranthambore National Park is situated in:
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Maharashtra

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ranthambore National Park is a vast national park in northern India, located in Rajasthan.