Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
- (a)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- (b)Arunachal Pradesh
- (c)Assam
- (d)Meghalaya
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Official answer(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Other questions on Protected Areas & Wildlife
With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025. 2. Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park. 3. Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Select the answer using the code given below :
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2
- (c)2 and 3
- (d)3 only
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Official answer(b) 1 and 2
With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. 2. They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees. 3. They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers. Select the answer using the code given below :
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2
- (c)2 and 3
- (d)3 only
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Official answer(b) 1 and 2
Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct ? 1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds. 2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites. 3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes. Select the answer using the code given below :
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2
- (c)2 and 3
- (d)3 only
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Official answer(a) 1 only
Consider the following pairs : Country : Animal found in its natural habitat 1. Brazil : Indri 2. Indonesia : Elk 3. Madagascar : Bonobo How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
- (a)Only one
- (b)Only two
- (c)All three
- (d)None
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Official answer(d) None
Consider the following statements : Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' 1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest 2. hunting is not allowed in such area 3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce 4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices How many of the above statements are correct?
- (a)Only one
- (b)Only two
- (c)Only three
- (d)All four
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Official answer(b) Only two
With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements : 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months. 3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only. 4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- (a)1 and 2 only
- (b)2 and 4 only
- (c)3 only
- (d)1, 3 and 4 only
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only