Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#161] Which National Park was founded to protect the snow leopards?
Correct Answer

(B) Kishtwar National Park

Explanation

Solution: The main aim of Kishtwar National Park is to protect the Snow Leopards which are highly endangered species. It is also included in the seven National Snow Leopard Reserves of India.

[#162] The earlier name of which National Park was the 'City Forest National Park'?
Correct Answer

(A) Salim Ali National Park

Explanation

Solution: Salim Ali National Park is located in the Srinagar district. The area of the park is about 9 square km. Earlier name of this park was the City Forest National Park. It was established in the year 1992.

[#163] Name the wildlife sanctuary which is located on the bank of river Ujh.
Correct Answer

(B) Jasrota wildlife sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Jasrota wildlife sanctuary is located on the bank of river Ujh, Northwards of village Jasrota in Kathua
district. It spreads over an area of 10.04 square km.

[#164] Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries is also known as Nubra-Shyok Wildlife Sanctuary?
Correct Answer

(A) Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Nubra-Shyok Wildlife Sanctuary. It was established in 1987. The sanctuary is one of the few places in India which has a migratory population of the Chiru or Tibetan
Antelope.

[#165] Name the wildlife sanctuary which has two lakes.
Correct Answer

(B) Surinsar Mansar wildlife sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 58 km away from the Jammu city. It spread over an area of 98 square km. There are two lakes Surinsar and Mansar. This sanctuary has got its name from these lakes. It was established in 1981.