Distinction between a National Park and a Sanctuary.
A National ParkA Sanctuary1. A national park is a reserved area where1. A sanctuary is a reserved area wherewild animals are preserved in their naturalendangered species are preserved andsetting.developed.2. The purpose of setting up of national parks2. The purpose of a sanctuary is to preserveis to preserve natural vegetation, naturalendangered animals and birds.beauty and wildlife.3. At present there are 83 national parks in3. Almost every state and union territory hasthe country.sanctuaries. At present there are 447sanctuaries in India.4. Kanha, Corbett National park are good4. Sariska Bird Sanctuary is a good example of aexamples of national parks.sanctuary