Major Indian National Parks

TL;DR: Protected wildlife sanctuaries and national parks across India preserving biodiversity. Important for environmental and Indian GK.

Protected wildlife sanctuaries and national parks across India preserving biodiversity. Important for environmental and Indian GK.

Major Indian National Parks

• Jim Corbett National Park: Located in Uttarakhand; oldest national park (1936); protects Bengal tigers
• Kanha National Park: Located in Madhya Pradesh; inspired Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book
• Ranthambore National Park: Located in Rajasthan; one of largest tiger reserves with historical fort
• Gir National Park: Located in Gujarat; only natural habitat of Asiatic lions
• Kaziranga National Park: Located in Assam; home to world's largest population of Indian rhinoceros
• Sundarbans National Park: Located in West Bengal; world's largest mangrove forest, home to Bengal tigers
• Sariska National Park: Located in Rajasthan; reintroduction program for tigers
• Keibul Lamjao National Park: Located in Manipur; only floating national park
• Nanda Devi National Park: Located in Uttarakhand; UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Great Himalayan National Park: Located in Himachal Pradesh; protects musk deer and snow leopards

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the oldest national park in India?

Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is India's oldest national park, established in 1936.

Where is the only habitat of Asiatic lions?

The Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of Asiatic lions in the world.

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