Question 48
EasyOriginal questionWhich is the oldest national park in India, established in 1936?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, the first in India.
It was renamed after the hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett in 1957.
It was also where Project Tiger was launched in 1973.
Worth noting
The park lies in the Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts of Uttarakhand.
- Concept
- India's oldest national park
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
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