16. Where is Kanha National Park?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Bihar
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation: Kanha National Park is in Madhya Pradesh. Also known as Tiger Reserve, it has wild pigs, jackals and tigers.
17. Which state in India has the largest cover area of forest?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh with a forest cover of about 77,462 square kilometers ranks first in the list of forest cover. It is followed by Arunachal Pradesh with a forest cover of about 67,248sq.km.
18. Which state has the highest percentage of forest?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Mizoram
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Assam
Answer: B
Explanation: With 90% (approx) Mizoram has highest percentage of forest as per available options.
19. Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areas in the world?
A. Tropical Sub-humid Forests
B. Tropical Humid Forests
C. Tropical Dry Forests
D. Tropical Moist Forests
Answer: A
Explanation: Kanha National Park belongs to tropical sub-humid Forests one among the following biogeographical areas in the world. Kanha National Park, also known as Kanha Tiger Reserve, is a vast expanse of grassland and forest in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
20. Bandipur National Park is in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Karnataka
D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: C
Explanation: Bandipur National Park is situated in Cliamara janagar district of Karnataka. This National Park is famous for its small population of tigers.
21. The Great Himalayan National Park is in which state?
A. Jammu ; Kashmir
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Sikkim
Answer: C
Explanation: Great Himalayan national Park is located in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. It is a UNESCO world Heritage site conserving some globally threatened species such as deer and western Horned tragopan.
22. What will be the effect of global warming on Mangrove forests?
A. They will growin large number
B. Big area of mangrove forest will be submerged
C. Their role as carbon sinks will become more important
D. Both 1 and 2
Answer: B
Explanation: As the mangroves act as buffer between sea & land being found in coastal regions they are considered most vulnerable to rising sea water level.
23. In which state is the Kanger Ghati National Park?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Chhatisgarh
Answer: D
Explanation: Kanger Ghati National Park is situated in Jagdalpur, Chhatisgarh in Bastar region. It became a National Park in 1982. It has Bastar hill myna as one the prominent species.
24. Which of the following has been declared as the marine park by Indian government for the conservation of Coral Reef?
A. Gulf of Kutch
B. Lakshadweep Island
C. Andaman Islands
D. Gulf of Mannar
Answer: A
Explanation: Gulf of Kutch is located near Gujarat state of India. It has fringing reefs which are a bit less developed due to high sea temperatures & high salinity. It has been declared as the Marine Park by Indian goverment for conservation of corals.
25. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Meghalaya
Answer: A
Explanation: Andaman and Nicobar Islands has the maximum number of National Parks. Total number of National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Nine (9).
26. Kaziranga National Park is famous for which of the following
A. Rhinos
B. Tiger
C. Deer
D. Elephant
Answer: A
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park has about 2/3rd of world’s great one horned rhinoceroses. It is situated in Assam as a renowned “World Heritage Site”.
27. Which of the following is considered as the “forest of world heritage”?
A. Nandankanan in Orissa
B. Kaziranga in Assam
C. Sundarban in West Bengal
D. Indian botanic garden Shibpur in West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation: Sundarbans lie in Ganga Brahmaputra delta. They are one of the largest mangrove forests in the world. It was designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987
28. The Gir Forest is noted for its
A. Lion Sanctuary
B. Deer park
C. Tiger sanctuary
D. Crocodile Park
Answer: A
Explanation: Gir Forest is located in Kathiarwar Peninsular region. These are famous for Asiatic lions. It lies in state of Gujarat.
29. A person wants to visit the national parks in Ranthambhor, Gir and Bandipur located in three different states of India. To which one of the following states does he need not go in this connection?
A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
Answer: C
Explanation: He need not go Kerala in this connection. One of the largest national parks in Northern India, Ranthambore is famous for its tigers and it is the only place in India where these royal predators can be spotted in the jungle, even during the day. Bandipur National Park is situated in the Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka, Southern part of India. It is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in India established in 1931 and a protected reserve for tigers. The Gir Forest National Park is located in the Indian state of Gujarat.
30. Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is famous for which of the following?
A. Tiger and elephant
B. Wild Bison
C. Birds
D. Leopard and Spotted deer
Answer: D
Explanation: Shivpuri National Park of M.P. is also known as Madhav National Park named after Madhav Rao Scindia, Raja of Gwalior. Set up in 1958, it is composed of dry decidous & flat grasslands.
