Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#361] Dachigam National Park is situated close to
Correct Answer

(B) Srinagar

Explanation

Solution: Dachigam National Park is located 22 km away from Srinagar. The area of the park is about 141 square km with an altitude varying between 1700 and 4300 metres.

[#362] Which of the following Wildlife Protection Schemes was formulated in Hirpora in Southern Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Markhor Recovery Programme

Explanation

Solution: Markhor Recovery Programme was launched in 2009. The programme was formulated by the Wildlife Protection Department, Jammu and Kashmir and supported by the then State Government and the Ministry of Environment and Forests. It was implemented in Hirpora in Southern Kashmir, Lachipora and Limber Wildlife Sancturies and Kazinag National Park in North Kashmir.

[#363] The Wildlife Protection Department of Jammu and Kashmir celebrates Wildlife Week in which month every year?
Correct Answer

(C) October

Explanation

Solution: The Wildlife Protection Department, Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1978. It aims to provide protection to the flora and fauna of the state and also to manage the protected areas of Jammu and Kashmir. It celebrates the first week of October as the Wildlife Week, every year.

[#364] Trees species found in Kishtwar National Park are
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The flora of Kishtwar National Park includes coniferous, alpine meadows and scrub forests. The important tree species are Chilgoza, Himalayan Pine, Cedar, Persian Walnut, Oak, etc.

[#365] Kazinag National Park is situated in
Correct Answer

(A) Baramulla

Explanation

Solution: Kazinag National Park is situated at North Bank of Jhelum close to Line of Control in Baramulla district, about 70 km away from Srinagar.