How many national parks have been authorized till now in India?
A
152
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B
162
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C
166
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D
173
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Solution
The correct option is C 166
166 national parks
As of today, there are 166 national parks in India. In 1970, we only had 5. And then came the Project Tiger in 1972, and we have added quite a few national parks since. As of now, there are 515 wildlife/animal sanctuaries in India, out of which 48 are governed by Project Tiger.