National Parks and Wildlife PYQs
Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations
This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.
Topic Focus
Protected areas, flagship species, wildlife law, Project Tiger and CITES.
Rapid Answer Map
| No. | Question focus | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India’s first national park, established in 1936, is now known as: | Jim Corbett National Park |
| 2 | The Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in: | 1972 |
| 3 | Project Tiger was launched in: | 1973 |
| 4 | India’s first biosphere reserve was: | Nilgiri |
| 5 | Kaziranga National Park is especially famous for: | One-horned rhinoceros |
| 6 | The natural wild home of the Asiatic lion is: | Gir landscape |
| 7 | Keoladeo National Park is renowned primarily as a: | Bird habitat and wetland |
| 8 | Hemis National Park is associated with conservation of the: | Snow leopard |
| 9 | The Sundarbans are famous for: | Mangrove forests and tigers |
| 10 | CITES mainly regulates: | International trade in endangered species |
10 Clickable MCQs
India’s first national park, established in 1936, is now known as:
Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park.
The Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in:
The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides the central legal framework for wildlife protection.
Project Tiger was launched in:
Project Tiger began in 1973.
India’s first biosphere reserve was:
Nilgiri was designated India’s first biosphere reserve in 1986.
Kaziranga National Park is especially famous for:
Kaziranga in Assam holds a major population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros.
The natural wild home of the Asiatic lion is:
The Gir landscape in Gujarat is the last natural wild habitat of the Asiatic lion.
Keoladeo National Park is renowned primarily as a:
Keoladeo in Rajasthan is a celebrated wetland bird habitat.
Hemis National Park is associated with conservation of the:
Hemis in Ladakh is known for snow leopard habitat.
The Sundarbans are famous for:
The Sundarbans form a vast mangrove delta shared by India and Bangladesh.
CITES mainly regulates:
CITES regulates international trade in listed wild animals and plants so it does not threaten survival.
Common Exam Traps
Quick Revision Checklist
- 1. Jim Corbett National Park — It is located in Uttarakhand.
- 2. 1972 — It has been amended several times.
- 3. 1973 — The National Tiger Conservation Authority now provides statutory oversight.
- 4. Nilgiri — It spans parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
- 5. One-horned rhinoceros — It is also a tiger reserve and World Heritage Site.
- 6. Gir landscape — Conservation has expanded its distribution beyond the core park.
- 7. Bird habitat and wetland — It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 8. Snow leopard — It is a high-altitude protected area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these questions copied from coaching websites?
No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.
Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?
An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.
How should I use this page?
Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.
Official Paper Sources
- APPSC – Question papers and final keys
- APPSC – Question papers of various notifications
- UPSC – Previous question papers
- SSC – Official portal and previous papers
- RRB – Official question/response notices
Source policy: Official repositories establish the tested concepts. Explanations and practice presentation here are original.
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