Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode
[#166] The largest Wildlife Sanctuary among these is
Correct Answer
(C) Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation
Solution: Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is a high altitude Wildlife Sanctuary which is located in the Easternmost part of the Karakoram range in Leh district. It is spread over an area of 5000 square km. It is the largest Wildlife Sanctuary among the following.
[#167] Which wildlife sanctuary is situated on National Highway-1A?
Correct Answer
(A) Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation
Solution: Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 28 km away from Jammu on National Highway-1A. It sreads over an area of 33.34 square km. It was established in 1981. The sanctuary is named after Nandini village. This sanctuary is covered with forests of fir and pine trees.
[#168] Which park is made by merging Limber and Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuaries and the Nagnari Conservation Reserve?
Correct Answer
(C) Kazinag National Park
Explanation
Solution: Kazinag National Park is carved out of the Limber and Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuaries and the Nagnari Conservation Reserve. Nearly 20 species of animals can be found in the park which include endangered Markhor wild goat, musk deer, brown bear, black bear, small Kashmir flying squirrel, Indian leopard, Himalayan marmot, Yellow throated marten, etc.
[#169] Which National Park is also known as the 'Snow Leopard Capital of India'?
Correct Answer
(A) Hemis National Park
Explanation
Solution: Hemis National Park is considered to have the highest density of snow leopard than any protected area in the world. Thus, it is known as the Snow Leopard Capital of India. It is the only National Park in India in the North of the Himalayas.
[#170] Which National Park is considered as the largest National Park in the South Asia?
Correct Answer
(B) Hemis National Park
Explanation
Solution: Hemis National Park is located in the Eastern Ladakh. The area of the park is about 4400 square km. It is the
largest National Park of India.