In which of the following states is the Jaldapara National Park located?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
· Jaldapara National Park is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal.
· It is situated on the banks of the Torsa River and is known for its vast grassland ecosystem.
Information Booster:
· Jaldapara is particularly famous for its population of the Indian One-horned Rhinoceros (or Great Indian Rhinoceros). * The park was declared a sanctuary in 1941 for the protection of wildlife, particularly the one-horned rhinos, and was upgraded to a National Park in May 2012.
· It is one of the important protected areas in the Dooars region of the sub-Himalayan West Bengal.
Additional Knowledge:
· (a) Tamil Nadu: Home to National Parks like Mudumalai National Park, Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, and Guindy National Park.
· (b) Kerala: Known for Eravikulam National Park, Periyar National Park, and Silent Valley National Park.
· (d) Madhya Pradesh: Often called the 'Tiger State,' it has the highest number of National Parks in India, including Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Satpura National Park.
· These states have different and distinct National Parks, confirming that Jaldapara National Park is exclusive to West Bengal.