Match the following:

National parks States

1. Kaziranga National Park A. Madhya Pradesh

2. Dachigam B. Assam

3. Kanha C. Jammu and Kashmir

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

JKSSB SI Official Paper (Held On: 13 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

Kaziranga National Park is located in the state of Assam.
Kaziranga is renowned for its population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dachigam National Park is located in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dachigam is famous for its Kashmir stag (Hangul) and the beautiful landscapes.
Kanha National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh.
Kanha is known for its population of Bengal tigers and barasingha (swamp deer).

Additional Information

Kanha National Park
- Kanha is one of the largest national parks in Madhya Pradesh and has played a significant role in the conservation of the barasingha.
- The park was declared a tiger reserve in 1973 under Project Tiger.
Dachigam National Park
- Dachigam is home to the critically endangered Kashmir stag, also known as Hangul.
- The park is situated approximately 22 kilometers from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
Kaziranga National Park
- Kaziranga hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses.
- The park is located on the edge of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, making it rich in both flora and fauna.