NATIONAL PARKS OF INDIA

National Parks of India topic is of utmost importance for the forthcoming  competitive exams.  The questions from this topic are frequently asked in GeneralAwareness section so memorize them for sure to avoid losing bonus marks.         

The number of national parks varies from state to state. The article will provide you the detailed account and the thorough understanding of these National Parks.

What is National Park ?

￭National parks are protected areas which are identified as rich in  biodiversity and firmly reserved for the well being of wildlife and biodiversity. The activities like poaching, forestry, grazing, cultivation, deforestation and construction (both residential and industrial) are completely prohibited.

￭An area with ample ecological significance is declared as a national park by government under law. The national park generally spreads over an area of 100 sq. k.m. to 500 sq. k.m.

￭There are total 103 National Parks and 544 Wildlife Sanctuaries in India.

To crack the upcoming competitive exams aspirants must be aware of all the National Parks in India (State-wise). The questions from the National Parks are generally asked in General Awareness section of all competitive exams. 

➨The table given below depicts the names of the National Parks and the States to which they belong.

State/Union Territory	Total  Parks	National Park(s)	Establishment Year	Remarks
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	9	Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) National Park	1983	-
		Mount Harriett National Park	1987	-
		Saddle Peak National Park	1987	-
		North Button Island National Park	1987	-
		Middle Button Island National Park	1987	-
		South Button Island  National Park	1987	Smallest in State
		Campbell Bay National Park	1992	Largest in State
		Galathea Bay National Park	1992	-
		Rani Jhansi Marine National Park	1996	-
Andhra Pradesh	3	Sri Venkateswara National Park	1989	-
		Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park	2005	-
		Papikonda National Park	2008	Largest in State
Arunachal Pradesh	2	Nadampha National Park	1983	Largest in State
		Mouling National Park	1986	-
Assam	5	Kaziranga National Park	1974	Largest in State
		Manas National Park	1990	-
		Nameri National Park	1998	-
		Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	1999	-
		Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park	1999	Smallest in State
Bihar	1	Valmiki National Park	1989	-
Chhattisgarh	3	Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park	1981	Largest in State
		Indravati (Kutru) National Park	1982	-
		Kanger Valley National Park	1982	Smallest in State
Goa	1	Mollem National Park	1992	-
Gujarat	4	Gir National Park	1975	Largest in State Home to Asiatic Lion in World
		Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park	1976	-
		Vansda National Park	1979	Smallest in State
		Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park	1982	-
Haryana	2	Sultanpur National Park	1989	-
		Kalesar National Park	2003	Largest in State
Himachal Pradesh	5	Great Himalayan National Park	1984	Largest in State
		Pin Valley National Park	1987	-
		Khirganga National Park	2010	-
		Inderkilla National Park	2010	-
		Simbalbara National Park	2010	Smallest in State
Jammu and Kashmir	4	Kishtwar National Park	1981	Largest in State
		Dachigam National Park	1981	-
		Salim Ali (City Forest) National Park	1992	Smallest in State
Jharkhand	1	Betla National Park	1986	-
Karnataka	5	Anshi National Park	1987	-
		Bandipur National Park	1974	Largest in State
		Bannerghatta National Park	1974	Smallest in State
		Kudremukh National Park	1987	-
		Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park	1988	-
Kerala	6	Eravikulam National Park	1978	-
		Periyar National Park	1982	Largest in State
		Silent Valley National Park	1984	-
		Mathikettan Shola National Park	2003	-
		Anamudi Shola National Park	2003	-
		Pambadum Shola National Park	2003	Smallest in State
Madhya Pradesh	9	Kanha National Park	1955	Largest in State
		Madhav National Park	1959	-
		Bandhavgarh National Park	1968	-
		Indira Priyadarshini (Pench) National Park	1975	-
		Van Vihar National Park	1979	-
		Panna National Park	1981	-
		Sanjay National Park	1981	-
		Satpura National Park	1981	-
		Fossil National Park	1983	Smallest in State
Maharashtra	6	Tadoba National Park	1955	-
		Gugamal National Park	1975	Largest in State
		Nawegaon National Park	1975	-
		Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park	1975	-
		Sanjay Gandhi (Borivali) National Park	1983	Smallest in State
		Chandoli National Park	2004	-
Manipur	1	Keibul-Lamjao National Park	1977	-
Meghalaya	2	Balphakram National Park	1985	Largest in State
		Nokrek Ridge National Park	1986	-
Mizoram	2	Murlen National Park	1991	Largest in State
		Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park	1992	-
Nagaland	1	Ntangki / Intanki National Park	1993	-
Odisha	2	Simlipal National Park	1980	Largest in Stae
		Bhitarkanika National Park	1988	-
Rajasthan	5	Ranthambore National Park	1980	-
		Keoladeo Ghana National Park	1991	Smallest in State
		Sariska National Park	1982	-
		Desert National Park	1992	Largest in State
		Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park	2006	-
Sikkim	1	Khangchendzonga National Park	1977	-
Tamil Nadu	5	Guindy National Park	1976	Smallest in State
		Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park	1980	-
		Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park	1989	Largest in State
		Mudumalai National Park	1990	-
		Mukurthi National Park	1990	-
Ladakh	1	Hemis National Park	1981	-
Telangana	3	Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park	1994	Largest in State
		Mrugwani National Park	1994	-
		Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	1994	Smallest in State
Tripura	2	Clouded Leopard National Park	2007	-
		Bison (Rajbari) National Park	2007	Largest in State
Uttar Pradesh	1	Dudhwa National Park	1977	-
Uttarakhand	6	Corbett National Park	1936	Oldest National Park of India
		Gangotri National Park	1982	-
		Govind National Park	1982	Smallest in India
		Nanda Devi National Park	1983	-
		Rajaji National Park	1989	Largest in India
		Govind Pashu Vihar  National Park	1990	-
West Bengal	6	Sunderban National Park	1984	Largest in India
		Neora Valley National Park	1986	-
		Singalia National Park	1986	Smallest in India
		Gorumara National Park	1992	-
		Buxa National Park	1992	-
		Jaldapara  National Park	2014	-

Key Points : National Parks of India

 

First National Park in India : Jim Corbett National Park (1936) ; Earlier called Hailey National Park

Largest National Park in India : Hemis National Park, Ladakh

Smallest National Park in India : South Button Island National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Maximum No. of National Parks Madya Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands (9 each)

Minimum No. of National Parks : Bihar, Goa, Jharkhand, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Ladakh and Uttar Pradesh

Only Home to Asiatic Lion in World : Gir National Park, Gujarat

 

Do You Know ?

⬥The United States founded the Yellowstone National Park in 1872 which was the first public park for the welfare and recreation of people.

⬥Greenland National Park is the world’s largest National Park.

Hope this article will provide you all the essential information regarding National Parks in India and fulfill your quest of knowledge.

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