10 Questions
What percentage of India's geographical area is covered by the existing national parks?
1.35%
What was the year in which India's first national park was established?
1936
Which national park in India is the largest in terms of area?
Hemis National Park
What is the number of proposed national parks in addition to the existing ones, according to the Protected Area Network Report?
75
In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted in India?
1972
What is a national park according to the Indian Ministry of Environment & Forests?
An area with ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, or zoological importance
What is required to constitute a National Park?
Notification by the state government
What is permitted inside a national park?
Only activities permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden
Which of the following is NOT a state with a national park?
Singapore
What is the purpose of a national park?
To protect and propagate wildlife and its environment
Test your knowledge about India's national parks, established in 1936, and the conservation efforts to protect them. Learn about the IUCN category II protected areas and the Wildlife Protection Act.
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