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 #281
Where is the 'Kalesar National Park'?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Punjab
D. Haryana

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Kalesar National Park is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Haryana.

Question #282
Which national park in India is home to the 'Sangai' deer and is located in Manipur?
A. Nokrek National Park
B. Manas National Park
C. Sirohi National Park
D. Keibul Lamjao National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Keibul Lamjao National Park is the world's only floating national park and the home of the endangered Sangai.

Question #283
The 'Mount Harriet National Park' is located in which union territory?
A. Lakshadweep
B. Puducherry
C. Daman and Diu
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mount Harriet National Park is situated in the South Andaman district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Question #284
Which national park in India is famous for the 'Kaziranga' rhinos and is in the Golaghat district of Assam?
A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Orang National Park
C. Nameri National Park
D. Manas National Park

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park is the primary home of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.

Question #285
Which national park in Sikkim is the highest in elevation?
A. Singalila National Park
B. Khangchendzonga National Park
C. Neora Valley National Park
D. Gorumara National Park

Correct Answer: Option B


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

Question #286
Which national park in India is situated in the state of Jharkhand?
A. Bhitarkanika National Park
B. Betla National Park
C. Valmiki National Park
D. Simlipal National Park

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Betla National Park is the only national park in Jharkhand.

Question #287
Which national park in Odisha is known for the Bhitarkanika mangrove forest?
A. None of the above
B. Simlipal National Park
C. Satkosia Tiger Reserve
D. Bhitarkanika National Park

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Bhitarkanika National Park is famous for its mangrove ecosystem and saltwater crocodiles.

Question #288
Which wildlife sanctuary in Kerala is known for its population of the Indian Giant Squirrel?
A. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for being the only place in Kerala where the grizzled giant squirrel is found.

Question #289
The 'Pakhui Tiger Reserve' (Pakke Tiger Reserve) is located in which state?
A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Mizoram

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Pakke Tiger Reserve is located in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Question #290
Which wildlife sanctuary is primarily known for the conservation of the 'Indian Rhinoceros' in West Bengal?
A. Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the main habitats of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros in West Bengal.

Question #291
The 'Dampa Tiger Reserve' is located in which state?
A. Tripura
B. Nagaland
C. Mizoram
D. Meghalaya

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Dampa Tiger Reserve is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Mizoram.

Question #292
Which of the following is the largest Tiger Reserve in India by area?
A. Kanha Tiger Reserve
B. Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
C. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
D. Corbett Tiger Reserve

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, spanning Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is the largest tiger reserve in India.

Question #293
The 'Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary' is located in:
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana
D. Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.

Question #294
Which wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka is famous for its large population of Asian Elephants?
A. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a key habitat for the Asian Elephant and the river otter.

Question #295
The 'Achanakmar Tiger Reserve' is located in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jharkhand
D. Odisha

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is located in the Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh.

Question #296
Which wildlife sanctuary is known as the 'Home of the Himalayan Musk Deer' in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Talra Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary is a well-known refuge for the Himalayan musk deer.

Question #297
The 'Kawal Tiger Reserve' is located in:
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Kawal Tiger Reserve is situated in the Jannaram mandal of Mancherial district, Telangana.

Question #298
Which wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra is famous for the 'Great Indian Bustard'?
A. Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary (Nanaj)
C. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary at Nanaj is a dedicated reserve for this critically endangered bird.

Question #299
Where is the 'Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve' located?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu.

Question #300
The 'Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary' is the largest in which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Bihar.