MCQs – India Wildlife conservation and protected areas

Which of the following is the oldest national park in India, known for its population of Bengal tigers?
A) Gir National Park
B) Kaziranga National Park
C) Ranthambore National Park
D) Jim Corbett National Park
Answer: D) Jim Corbett National Park

Which organization is responsible for the conservation and management of wildlife and protected areas in India?
A) National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
B) Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
C) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
Answer: D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

Which Indian state is home to the Kaziranga National Park, known for its population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Rajasthan
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Assam

The Sunderbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its population of which endangered species?
A) Bengal tiger
B) Indian rhinoceros
C) Asiatic lion
D) Asiatic elephant
Answer: A) Bengal tiger

Which Indian state is known for its population of Asiatic lions and is home to the Gir National Park?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Gujarat