Which was the first national park established in India?
Options
(a) Kanha
(b) Jim corbett
(c) Kaziranga
(d) Gir
Correct Answer:
Jim corbett
Explanation:
National parks are areas maintained by government and reserved for betterment of wildlife. Cultivation, grazing, forestry and habitat manipulation are not allowed. There are 89 national parks (66 in 1988) in India, occupying nearly 1.1% of geographical area. The first national park of India is Jim Corbett national park (1936).