Microtheme: National Parks —
21 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2020] With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are
   correct?
   1. It is spread over two districts.
   2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.
   3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
2. [2020] Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?
   1. Nagarhole National Park
   2. Papikonda National Park
   3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
   4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 3 and 4 only
   • (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
   • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
   Correct Answer: (C) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. [2020] Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?
   • (a) Corbett
   • (b) Ranthambore
   • (c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
   • (d) Sunderbans
   Correct Answer: (C) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
4. [2019] Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
   • (a) Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
   • (b) Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
   • (c) Kaundinya, Gundla Brahme-swaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
   • (d) Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
   Correct Answer: (A) Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
5. [2019] Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
   • (a) Manas National Park
   • (b) Namdapha National Park
   • (c) Neora Valley National Park
   • (d) Valley of Flowers National Park
   Correct Answer: (D) Valley of Flowers National Park
6. [2018] In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
   • (a) Arunachal Pradesh
   • (b) Manipur
   • (c) Meghalaya
   • (d) Nagaland
   Correct Answer: (A) Arunachal Pradesh
7. [2017] From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
   • (a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
   • (b) Nallamala Forest
   • (c) Nagarhole National Park
   • (d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
   Correct Answer: (A) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
8. [2015] Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical,
   temperate and arctic?
   • (a) Khangchendzonga National Park
   • (b) Nandadevi National Park
   • (c) Neora Valley National Park
   • (d) Namdapha National Park
   Correct Answer: (D) Namdapha National Park
9. [2015] Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that
   supports a rich biodiversity?
   • (a) Bhitarkanika National Park
   • (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park
   • (c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park
   • (d) Sultanpur National Park
   Correct Answer: (B) Keibul Lamjao National Park
10. [2014] Consider the following pairs :
    Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram
    Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim
    Saramati Peak : Nagaland
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
    Correct Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
11. [2013] Consider the following pairs :
    National Park River flowing through the Park
    (1). Corbett National Park : Ganga
    (2). Kaziranga National Park : Manas
    (3). Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
    Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
    • (a) 1 and 2
    • (b) 3 only
    • (c) 1 and 3
    • (d) None
    Correct Answer: (D) None
12. [2013] Consider the following pairs :
    (1). Nokrek Biosphere Reserve : Garo Hills
    (2). Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range
    (3). Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills
    Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1, 2 and 3
    • (d) None
    Correct Answer: (A) 1 only
13. [2012] Consider the following protected areas;
    1. Bandipur
    2. Bhitarkanika
    3. Manas
    4. Sunderbans
    Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
    • (a) 1 and 2 Only
    • (b) 1, 3 and 4 Only
    • (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
    • (d) 1,2, 3 and 4
    Correct Answer: (B) 1, 3 and 4 Only
14. [2011] Two important rivers- one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha- merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
    • (a) Bhitarkanika
    • (b) Chandipur-on-sea
    • (c) Gopalpur-on-sea
    • (d) Simlipal
    Correct Answer: (A) Bhitarkanika
15. [2010] Consider the following statements:
    1. The boundaries 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.
    Which of the statements given above is /are correct ?
    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 1,2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
16. [2008] Out of all the Biosphere Reserves in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them?
    • (a) Gulf of Mannar
    • (b) Kanchenjunga
    • (c) Nanda Devi
    • (d) Sunderbans
    Correct Answer: (B) Kanchenjunga
17. [2008] Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
    • (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    • (b) Arunachal Pradesh
    • (c) Assam
    • (d) Meghalaya
    Correct Answer: (A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
18. [2007] Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip?
    • (a) Simlipal National Park
    • (b) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • (c) Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
    • (d) Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
    Correct Answer: (D) Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
19. [2005] Consider the following statements concerning the Silent Valley National Park.
    1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range.
    2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park.
    3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley’s rainforests.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • (a) 1 and 3
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) 2 and 3
    • (d) 1, 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (C) 2 and 3
20. [2004] Match List I (Biosphere Reserve) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    List I
    (A) Simlipal
    (B) Dehong Deband
    (C) Nokrek
    (D) Kanchenjunga
    List II
    1. Sikkim
    2. Uttaranchal
    3. Arunachal Pradesh
    4. Orrisa
    5. Meghalaya
    • (a) 1 3 5 4
    • (b) 4 5 2 1
    • (c) 1 5 2 4
    • (d) 4 3 5 1
    Correct Answer: (D) 4 3 5 1
21. [2004] Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    (National Park Sanctuary) (State)
    A. Kanger Ghati National Park 1. Chhattisgarh
    B. Nagerhole National Park 2. Haryana
    C. Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Himachal Pradesh
    D. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 4. Karnataka
    • (a) 3 2 1 4
    • (b) 1 4 3 2
    • (c) 3 4 1 2
    • (d) 1 2 3 4
    Correct Answer: (B) 1 4 3 2