Odisha, nestled on the eastern coast of India, is blessed with rich biodiversity and natural beauty. Its national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making them significant conservation areas. Aspiring candidates for various competitive exams in Odisha, such as OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor, need to be well-versed with the state’s natural heritage. This article presents multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to help candidates prepare effectively for these exams.
Top 30 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Odisha MCQs For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- When was the ‘Project Tiger’ launched by the Government of India?
a) 1960
b) 1973
c) 1985
d) 1999
Answer: b) 1973 - Which location was chosen as one of the prime locations for Tiger Conservation under ‘Project Tiger’?
a) Jim Corbett National Park
b) Gir Forest National Park
c) Simlipal
d) Bandhavgarh National Park
Answer: c) Simlipal - Which zoo has the largest collection of white tigers in India?
a) Mysore Zoo
b) Nandankanan Zoological Park
c) Delhi Zoo
d) Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Answer: b) Nandankanan Zoological Park - In which year did the Odisha Wildlife Organisation come into existence?
a) 1968
b) 1974
c) 1982
d) 1990
Answer: b) 1974 - When was the Crocodile Conservation Programme launched in Odisha?
a) 1960
b) 1974-75
c) 1985
d) 1999
Answer: b) 1974-75 - Which species of crocodile was designated as endangered in 1975?
a) Nile crocodile
b) Saltwater crocodile
c) American crocodile
d) Indian gharial
Answer: b) Saltwater crocodile - When was the Sea Turtle Conservation initiative started in Odisha?
a) 1965
b) 1976
c) 1980
d) 1992
Answer: b) 1976 - What percentage of the total world population of Olive Ridley sea turtles nests along the Odisha coast?
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 90%
Answer: b) 50% - Which beach in Odisha is known as a nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles?
a) Puri Beach
b) Chandrabhaga Beach
c) Gahirmatha Beach
d) Konark Beach
Answer: c) Gahirmatha Beach - When was ‘Project Elephant’ established in India?
a) 1973
b) 1985
c) 1991
d) 2000
Answer: c) 1991 - In which city is Nandankanan Zoological Park located?
A) Kolkata
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Chennai
D) Mumbai
Answer: B) Bhubaneswar - What is the meaning of “Nandankanan”?
A) Forest of Chandaka
B) Garden of Pleasure
C) Sanctuary of Wildlife
D) Lake of Migratory Birds
Answer: B) Garden of Pleasure - When did Nandankanan Zoological Park come into existence?
A) 1950
B) 1960
C) 1970
D) 1980
Answer: B) 1960 - Which organization did Nandankanan Zoological Park become a member of in 2009?
A) UNESCO
B) IUCN
C) WAZA
D) WWF
Answer: C) WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums) - What is the area covered by Nandankanan Zoological Park?
A) 40.06 sq km
B) 4.006 sq km
C) 400 hectares
D) 66 hectares
Answer: B) 4.006 sq km - Which animal was successfully bred in captivity for the first time in India at Nandankanan Zoological Park in 1980?
A) Indian crocodile
B) Asiatic lion
C) Gharial
D) White tiger
Answer: C) Gharial - What is the name of the saltwater lake within Nandankanan Zoological Park?
A) Chandaka Lake
B) Kania Lake
C) Nandan Lake
D) Chandaka Kania Lake
Answer: B) Kania Lake - Which species served as the first breeding subject at Nandankanan Zoological Park for black panthers?
A) White tigers
B) Asiatic lions
C) Nilgiri langurs
D) Indian crocodiles
Answer: A) White tigers - How many species of mammals are found in Nandankanan Zoological Park?
A) 67
B) 18
C) 81
D) 34
Answer: A) 67 - What attraction is found across the lake in Nandankanan Zoological Park?
A) Botanical garden
B) Reptile park
C) Orchid house
D) Aquaria
Answer: A) Botanical garden - Where is Sambalpur Elephant Reserve situated?
a) Angul
b) Cuttack
c) Nayagarh
d) Sambalpur
Answer: d) Sambalpur - When did Sambalpur Elephant Reserve come into existence?
a) 2000
b) 2002
c) 2004
d) 2006
Answer: b) 2002 - What is the total area covered by Sambalpur Elephant Reserve?
a) 927 sq km
b) 1,038 sq km
c) 427 sq km
d) 537 sq km
Answer: c) 427 sq km - Which district is not included in the borders of Sambalpur Elephant Reserve?
a) Angul
b) Nayagarh
c) Sundargarh
d) Dhenkanal
Answer: c) Sundargarh - Which wildlife sanctuary is a part of Sambalpur Elephant Reserve?
a) Athagarh Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Satkosi Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: b) Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary - Which forest divisions are included in Sambalpur Elephant Reserve?
a) Angul, Bamra, Cuttack
b) Bamra, Bonai, Jharsuguda
c) Athagarh, Nayagarh, Rairakhol
d) Satkosi, Mahanadi, Athamalik
Answer: b) Bamra, Bonai, Jharsuguda - In which year did the reserve come into existence?
a) 2000
b) 2001
c) 2002
d) 2003
Answer: c) 2002 - How many districts border the Sambalpur Elephant Reserve?
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
Answer: b) Four - Which of the following is not a district sharing borders with Sambalpur Elephant Reserve?
a) Cuttack
b) Nayagarh
c) Sundargarh
d) Dhenkanal
Answer: c) Sundargarh - Which forest division is entirely included in Sambalpur Elephant Reserve?
a) Athagarh
b) Satkosi
c) Mahanadi
d) Bamra
Answer: b) Satkosi
