Question

Which was the first national park established in India?
A. Kanha
B. Jim Corbett
C. Kaziranga
D. Gir

Answer 1

Hint: A national park is a park officially recognized by a nation’s government. National parks are often made to protect the animals that live inside them or the land itself. There are many National parks in the world.

Complete answer:
India’s first national park was established in 1936 as 'Hailey National Park', It was named Hailey National Park after its founder Sir Malcolm Hailey. Later it was renamed as 'Jim Corbett National Park' in the year 1956 in honour of Jim Corbett, a well-known hunter, and naturalist who took the initiative for wildlife preservation in India.
Jim Corbett National Park is famous for the endangered royal Bengal Tiger located in Uttarakhand. Also, it has enriching species of flora and fauna.

So, the correct answer is 'Jim Corbett'.

Note: In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established being the world’s first national park in the United States.