CT 48: Indian Geography (National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries জাতীয় উদ্যান ও অভয়ারণ্য)

1) Periyar National Park, a protected area famous for its elephant population, is located in which Southern Indian state, known for its picturesque backwaters and rich cultural heritage?

2) Which national park in India is known for having the highest density of tigers in the world and is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its rich biodiversity that includes numerous endangered species apart from tigers?

3) Which national park, located in the state of Assam, is recognized as a World Heritage Site and is known for its success in protecting the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, alongside a diverse range of other wildlife species and grassland ecosystems?

4) Which wildlife sanctuary in India, located in the Western Ghats, is renowned for its biodiversity and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, boasting a significant population of tigers and elephants among other species?

5) The Kanha National Park, one of the largest national parks in Madhya Pradesh, is notably credited as the inspiration for which famous literary work, reflecting the park’s lush landscapes and abundant fauna?

6) Which sanctuary, known for its distinctive landscapes of dry deciduous forests and open grasslands, is located in the state of Rajasthan and serves as a crucial habitat for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard?

7) Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, also known as Keoladeo National Park, is renowned for its avian population especially during migratory seasons. Which species of bird, known for its distinctive large size and unique pink bill, is a famous winter visitor to this sanctuary?

8) The Great Himalayan National Park, located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, is known not just for its stunning alpine landscapes but also for its diverse flora and fauna. Which of the following animal species is native to this park and symbolizes its ecological richness?

9) The Sundarbans National Park, part of the largest delta in the world, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which Indian state, known for its sprawling mangrove forests and being the largest habitat for the Bengal tiger?

10) Gir National Park is the last refuge for which unique species, known for its distinct population of big cats, and is located in which Indian state that has undertaken significant conservation efforts to protect this species?