Question

Which of the following is the first National park of India?
A. Corbett National Park
B. Bandipur National Park
C. Kanha National Park
D. Sariska National Park

Answer 1

Hint: National Parks are developed for the preservation of "wild nature" for posterity and as a source of national pride. The first National Park of India was established in 1936. It is located in the northern Indian state.

Complete answer:
The Jim Corbett National Park was India's first national park. It is located in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was established in honour of Jim Corbett, a well-known author and wildlife conservationist. It first opened its doors in 1936. It is primarily dedicated to the conservation of Bengal tigers. Aside from that, the area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Now let us look at the given options:
- Option A) Corbett National Park: This is the correct option. Corbett National Park was the first national park of India which was established in 1936. It is home to approximately 110 tree species, 50 mammal species, 580 bird species, and 25 reptile species.
- Option B) Bandipur National Park: This is an incorrect option because Bandipur National Park was established in 1974.
- Option C) Kanha National Park: This is an incorrect option because Kanha National Park was established in 1955 and the first national park of India was set up in 1936.
- Option D) Sariska National Park: This is an incorrect option because Sariska National Park was established in 1992 whereas the first national park of India, Corbett National Park, was set up in 1936.

Thus, the correct option is (A) Corbett National Park.

Note: A national park is a park developed and protected by national governments for conservation purposes. A sovereign state also declares or owns a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or created property. While national parks are designated differently by each country, there is a common theme: the preservation of "wild nature" for posterity and as a source of national pride.