Environment And Ecology In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#96] Consider the following statements I. Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest National Park of India. II. It was one of the nine Tiger Reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. III. Initially it was named as 'Haile National Park'. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer

(B) I, II and III

Explanation

Solution: All the given statements are correct. Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest National Park of India. It was one of the nine Tiger Reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. Initially it was named as 'Haile National Park'.

[#97] Melghat Tiger Reserve is in which state?
Correct Answer

(A) Maharashtra

Explanation

Solution: Melghat tiger reserve which is located in the Amravati district of Maharashtra was among the nine tiger reserves which were declared under the first phase of project tiger in 1973-74.

[#98] Indravati Tiger Reserve is in which state?
Correct Answer

(C) Chhattisgarh

Explanation

Solution: Indravati Tiger Reserve is located in Dantewada district of Chattisgarh. This National Park is the best potential habitat for the wild buffalo.

[#99] Simlipal Tiger Reserve is in which state?
Correct Answer

(D) Odisha

Explanation

Solution: Simlipal tiger reserve (also a National Park) is situated in Mayurbhaj district of Odisha. This tiger reserve derived its name 'Similipal' form 'Simul' tree i.e. Silk Cotton tree.

[#100] Anamalai Tiger Reserve is in which state?
Correct Answer

(C) Tamil Nadu

Explanation

Solution: Anamalai Tiger reserve is a 950 sq. km. reserve spread over Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. It was declared a tiger reserve in 2007.