ecology forest vegetations & national parks in india section 5 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Answer: (d)

Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India. The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur. The park is majorly famous for its panthers and is one of the best locations in India to see the majestic predators in its natural habitat.

The panthers can be easily spotted even during the daytime busy at their ordinary quest- hunting and taking proper care of their young ones.

Answer: (a)

India’s first national park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is now known as Jim Corbett National Park.

It is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett, a British-Indian hunter and tracker-turned-conservationist, who played a key role in its establishment.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (a)

The Western Ghats or the Sahyadri constitute a mountain range along the western side of India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity in the world.