National Parks
Environment · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
📋Quick Overview
Key facts about National Parks for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These are frequently asked in the GK section and mastering them ensures easy marks.
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Jim Corbett — Uttarakhand — First NP (1936), Bengal Tiger, first Tiger Reserve
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Kaziranga — Assam — One-horned Rhino (2/3 of world population), UNESCO
📖National Parks
| Park | State | Famous For |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Corbett | Uttarakhand | First NP (1936), Bengal Tiger, first Tiger Reserve |
| Kaziranga | Assam | One-horned Rhino (2/3 of world population), UNESCO |
| Gir | Gujarat | Only home of Asiatic Lion |
| Ranthambore | Rajasthan | Tigers, ancient fort inside park |
| Sundarbans | West Bengal | Largest mangrove, Royal Bengal Tiger, UNESCO |
| Periyar | Kerala | Elephants, artificial lake, spice gardens |
| Hemis | Ladakh | Largest NP in India, Snow Leopard |
| Valley of Flowers | Uttarakhand | UNESCO, over 600 species of flowering plants |
| Kanha | Madhya Pradesh | Barasingha (swamp deer), inspired Jungle Book |
📝Key Points
- •Jim Corbett: Uttarakhand: First NP (1936), Bengal Tiger, first Tiger Reserve
- •Kaziranga: Assam: One-horned Rhino (2/3 of world population), UNESCO
- •Gir: Gujarat: Only home of Asiatic Lion
- •Ranthambore: Rajasthan: Tigers, ancient fort inside park
- •Sundarbans: West Bengal: Largest mangrove, Royal Bengal Tiger, UNESCO
- •Periyar: Kerala: Elephants, artificial lake, spice gardens