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(1) Kanha National park belongs to which one among the following bigeographical areas in the world ?
[A] Tropical Sub-humid Forests
[B] Tropical Humid Forests
[C] Tropical Rain Forest
[D] Tropical Dry Forest

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Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Tropical Sub-humid Forests. Kanha National Park belongs to tropical dry forests one among the following bio - geographical 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.

(2) Which one among the following has the maximum number of National parks ?
[A] Assam
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[D] Tamil Nadu

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Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Andaman and Nicobar Islands has the maximum number of National Parks. Total number of National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Nine (9).

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(3) Which is the largest tiger reserve in India ?
[A] Nagarjuna
[B] Corbett
[C] Kaziranga
[D] Manas

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Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Nagarjuna- srisailam. The largest tiger reserve present in India is Nagarjuna- srisailam tiger reserve. It has a total area of 3728km square. It is spread over the districts of Kurnool, Prakasam, Guntur, Nalgonda, and Mahbubnagar district.

(4) Consider the following statements :
1. The boudaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.
2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] All of the above

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Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only

  • The boudaries of a National Park are defined by legislation
  • In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted
(5) The first National Park established in India is :
[A] Kaziranga National Park
[B] Corbett National Park
[C] Gir National Park
[D] Bandipur National Park

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Answer: Option [B]

The first National Park established in India is Corbett National Park. Jim Corbett National Park is a national park in India located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. The first national park in India, it was established in 1936 during the British Raj and named Hailey National Park after William Malcolm Hailey, a governor of the United Provinces in which it was then located.

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