Q. Which one of the following is the first national park in India?
A) Kanha national park
B) Periyar national park
C) Corbett national park
D) Bandipur national park
Explanation
India’s first National Park (IUCN category-II protected area) was Hailey National Park, now called Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1935. by 1970, India had only 5 national parks, while today has 92 (as of May 2004).
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