Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) Bengal tiger
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India, located in the state of Uttarakhand. It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and later renamed in honor of Jim Corbett, a famous conservationist and hunter-turned-wildlife protector. The park is part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve and is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
- Situated in the Nainital and Pauri districts of Uttarakhand, covering an area of about 520 square kilometers.
- The park is renowned for its population of Bengal tigers and is part of India’s Project Tiger, launched in 1973 to protect tigers.
- Home to over 650 species of birds, 50 species of mammals, and 25 species of reptiles. Animals like elephants, leopards, deer, and crocodiles are also found here.
- The Ramganga River flows through the park, and its water bodies are vital for wildlife.
Information booster:
National Park | Location | Animals |
|---|---|---|
Jim Corbett National Park | Uttarakhand | Bengal tiger, elephants, leopards, crocodiles |
Kaziranga National Park | Assam | One-horned rhinoceros, tigers, elephants |
Ranthambore National Park | Rajasthan | Bengal tiger, leopards, deer |
Sundarbans National Park | West Bengal | Bengal tiger, saltwater crocodiles |
Bandhavgarh National Park | Madhya Pradesh | Bengal tiger, leopards, sloth bears |
Kanha National Park | Madhya Pradesh | Barasingha (swamp deer), tigers, leopards |
Gir National Park | Gujarat | Asiatic lions, leopards, hyenas |
Periyar National Park | Kerala | Elephants, tigers, gaur |
Manas National Park | Assam | Golden langur, tigers, pygmy hogs |
Keoladeo National Park | Rajasthan | Migratory birds (Siberian crane), herons |
Nagarhole National Park | Karnataka | Tigers, elephants, Indian bison |
Pench National Park | Madhya Pradesh | Tigers, leopards, wild dogs |
Satpura National Park | Madhya Pradesh | Leopards, sloth bears, Indian giant squirrels |
Silent Valley National Park | Kerala | Lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri tahr |
Valley of Flowers National Park | Uttarakhand | Rare flora, snow leopards |
Hemis National Park | Ladakh | Snow leopards, Tibetan wolves |
Bandipur National Park | Karnataka | Elephants, tigers, Indian bison |
Mudumalai National Park | Tamil Nadu | Tigers, elephants, leopards |
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