Question 1

Which national park in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its tiger population and is part of the Project Tiger initiative?

Accepted Answer

Kanha National Park. Kanha National Park, established in 1955, is one of the premier tiger reserves in India and was the first to be included in Project Tiger in 1973. It is home to the Indian bison (gaur) and was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.

Question 2

Bandhavgarh National Park, a major tiger reserve in MP, contains how many historical forts within its boundaries?

Accepted Answer

32. Bandhavgarh National Park, established in 1968, is known for its highest density of tiger population in India and contains 32 ancient forts within its boundaries, making it historically significant alongside its wildlife importance.

Question 3

Pench National Park, shared by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, was named after which river?

Accepted Answer

Pench River. Pench National Park was named after the Pench River, which flows through the park and forms a natural boundary between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It was declared a national park in 1992 and is home to tigers, leopards, and diverse wildlife.

Question 4

Satpura National Park in MP is named after which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Satpura Range. Satpura National Park, established in 1981, is named after the Satpura Range of mountains that run through the park. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, leopards, wild boar, and various bird species, making it an ecotourism destination.

Question 5

What is the primary conservation goal of Project Tiger, launched in India in 1973?

Accepted Answer

To conserve tigers and their habitats. Project Tiger, launched in 1973, is a centrally-sponsored scheme aimed at conserving tigers and maintaining viable populations in their natural habitats. Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Satpura are major tiger reserves under this project in Madhya Pradesh.

National Parks & Wildlife — Set 1