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General Knowledge · Q65

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 65

Q65

The first protected area in India is ____________

A.
Silent valley
B.
Corbett National Park
Answer
C.
Bandipur sanctuary
D.
Nagar-Hole

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The first wildlife reserve of India, Jim Corbett National Park or 'Corbett Tiger Reserve' is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It covers 1318 sq km of area, in which 500 sq. km is the core area and rest part is the buffer zone.