Question

Rajaji National Park is situated in ____________.

• A. Rajasthan
• B. Karnataka
• C. Uttarakhand
• D. Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Uttarakhand

The correct option is C
Explanation of the correct option:

1. National Parks are defined as the area reserved for wildlife where they can freely use their habitat and natural resources.
2. There are a total of 103 national parks in India.
3. Rajaji National Park is located along both the banks of the river Ganges in Uttarakhand.
4. This national park was established in the year 1983 and covers a surface area of 820.5 km².
5. Rajaji National Park is well known for conserving and preserving elephants.

Explanation of the incorrect option:
Option A:

In Rajasthan, Keoladeo National Park was established to protect different species of migratory birds.

Option B:

In south-western Karnataka, the Biligini Rangaswamy National Park was established in 1974 to conserve tigers.

Option D:

Mudumalai National Park was established in 1940 for conserving and preserving tigers.

Final answer:

Rajaji National Park is situated in Uttarakhand.