Indira Gandhi National Park in Tamil Nadu is more commonly known by what other name?
- Anamalai
- Palani
- Nilgiri
- Agasthyam
Explanation: Located in the Anamalai Hills, it was renamed but is still broadly referred to as Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Guindy National Park in Chennai was formerly a part of the residence of which official?
- The Viceroy
- The Mayor
- The Collector
- The Governor
Explanation: The park is adjacent to the Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
Which river flows through the heart of Silent Valley National Park in Kerala?
- Periyar
- Pamba
- Chaliyar
- Kunthipuzha
Explanation: The Kunthipuzha river is a perennial river that never turns muddy, giving the park its unique ecological status.
Mrugavani National Park primarily features which type of vegetation?
- Mangrove forest
- Evergreen forest
- Tropical scrub
- Teak forest
Explanation: Located in the Deccan plateau near Hyderabad, the park consists mainly of dry deciduous and scrub forests.
Which National Park serves as the northernmost limit for the Nilgiri Tahr?
- Silent Valley
- Periyar
- Eravikulam
- Mukurthi
Explanation: Mukurthi marks the northern edge of the Tahr's distribution range in the Western Ghats.
The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is situated in which archipelago?
- Andaman Islands
- Sriharikota
- Nicobar Islands
- Lakshadweep
Explanation: Located in Wandoor, it was created to protect marine life and coral reefs in the region.
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park is most famous for the population of which bird?
- Hornbills
- Flamingos
- Peacocks
- Bustards
Explanation: The park in Hyderabad is home to hundreds of peacocks, which are easily spotted by visitors.
Which National Park in South India was once the summer hunting ground of the British and the Mysore Maharajas?
- Nagarhole
- Bandipur
- Mudumalai
- Periyar
Explanation: Established by the Maharaja of Mysore in 1931, it later became a national park under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Mukurthi National Park was specifically created to protect which of the following flagship species?
- Bengal Tiger
- Nilgiri Tahr
- Indian Gaur
- Asian Elephant
Explanation: Mukurthi is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is primarily dedicated to the Tahr, sharing a similar landscape to Kerala's Eravikulam.
Anamudi Shola National Park is administered by the wildlife warden of which larger neighboring park?
- Eravikulam
- Periyar
- Silent Valley
- Mathikettan
Explanation: Due to their proximity and shared ecosystem, the Shola parks in Idukki are often managed under the Eravikulam administrative umbrella.
The Sri Venkateswara National Park is located within which of these mountain ranges?
- Erramala
- Palkonda
- Seshachalam
- Nallamala
Explanation: This park in Andhra Pradesh is situated in the Seshachalam Hills, which are famous for their Red Sanders and the Tirumala temple.
The Galathea National Park is located in which Union Territory often grouped with South Indian administration?
- Lakshadweep
- Andaman Nicobar
- Puducherry
- Daman Diu
Explanation: Galathea is located on the Great Nicobar Island and is a crucial nesting site for the Giant Leatherback Turtle.
Molem National Park is the core area of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary in which state?
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Goa
- Andhra
Explanation: While often categorized with the West, Molem is part of the Western Ghats range that borders South Indian states.
Pampadum Shola is the smallest National Park in which of the following states?
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Pampadum Shola is a tiny but vital ecological pocket in the Idukki district of Kerala.
Kudremukh National Park gets its name from a peak that resembles the face of which animal?
- Horse face
- Tiger claw
- Lion face
- Bull head
Explanation: In Kannada, 'Kudre' means horse and 'Mukha' means face; the peak's side view resembles a horse's profile.
The Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary provides a vital corridor connecting Nagarhole with which National Park?
- Bandipur
- Kudremukh
- Mudumalai
- Wayanad
Explanation: The sanctuary is part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and connects the forests of Karnataka with Kerala.
Which National Park in Kerala is famous for the endemic and endangered Lion-tailed Macaque?
- Eravikulam
- Silent Valley
- Anamudi Shola
- Periyar
Explanation: Silent Valley is one of the last undisturbed tracts of South Western Ghats mountain rain forests and a major habitat for the Lion-tailed Macaque.
The 'Vembanad-Kol' wetland, though not a National Park, is a Ramsar site located near which park?
- Mathikettan
- Silent Valley
- Anamudi Shola
- Eravikulam
Explanation: Vembanad is located in the plains, but the Shola parks in the mountains above form its critical catchment area.
The Eravikulam National Park is home to the highest peak in South India. Name the peak.
- Agasthyamala
- Chembra
- Anamudi
- Doddabetta
Explanation: Anamudi stands at 2,695 meters and is the highest point in India south of the Himalayas.
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is located between India and which other country?
- Maldives
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Sri Lanka
Explanation: This was the first Marine Biosphere Reserve in South East Asia, consisting of 21 islands in the Indian Ocean.
The Kudremukh range was historically significant for the mining of which resource?
- Copper
- Bauxite
- Gold
- Iron ore
Explanation: Mining operations were shut down in 2006 to preserve the biodiversity of the national park.
Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Andhra Pradesh is located in which district?
- Chittoor
- Kurnool
- Nellore
- Kadapa
Explanation: This park, also known as Rameswaram National Park, is located on the banks of the Penna River in Kadapa.
The 'Shola' forests, found in parks like Pampadum Shola, are which type of vegetation?
- Mangrove swamp
- Alpine tundra
- Montane forest
- Dry scrubland
Explanation: Sholas are high-altitude tropical montane forests interspersed with grasslands, unique to the South Indian mountains.
Which of these is a significant 'Marine' National Park in South India?
- Pulicat Lake
- Gulf of Mannar
- Vembanad Lake
- Chilika Lake
Explanation: It is a biosphere reserve consisting of 21 islands and coral reefs in the Laccadive Sea.
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park in Telangana is named after which historic figure?
- Lord Mahavira
- Shivaji
- Ashoka
- Lord Buddha
Explanation: It was established in 1975 to commemorate the 2500th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira.
Which of these is a significant 'Inland' water body inside Sri Venkateswara National Park?
- Pulicat Lake
- Talakona Fall
- Periyar Lake
- Kabini Dam
Explanation: Talakona is the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh and is located within the park's boundaries.
The Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of which South Indian state?
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: The Tahr is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and is highly protected in Mukurthi and Eravikulam National Parks.
The 'Point Calimere' Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is located in which state?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
Explanation: It is located on the Coromandel Coast and is a major site for migratory birds like Greater Flamingos.
Which National Park in South India is known as the 'Home of the Black Panther'?
- Anshi-Kali
- Mudumalai
- Bandipur
- Silent Valley
Explanation: The dense, dark forests of the Kali Tiger Reserve (formerly Anshi) are one of the few places to spot melanistic leopards.
Mudumalai National Park shares its borders with which two other South Indian states?
- AP and TS
- KL and KA
- KL and AP
- KA and TS
Explanation: Mudumalai (TN) sits at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala (Wayanad), and Karnataka (Bandipur).
The 'Mount Harriet' National Park in Andamans was recently renamed to what?
- Mount Azad
- Mount Manipur
- Mount Swaraj
- Mount Bharat
Explanation: It was renamed in 2021 as a tribute to the freedom fighters of Manipur who were imprisoned there.
Which of these is a core characteristic of the 'Shola-Grassland' ecosystem in South India?
- Giant redwood
- Stunted forest
- Thorny desert
- Salty marsh
Explanation: Sholas are stunted tropical montane forests that only grow in the valleys where they are protected from strong winds.
Bannerghatta National Park is famous for being the world's first of which of these features?
- Butterfly park
- Tiger rescue
- Lion safari
- Elephant camp
Explanation: Established in 2006, the Butterfly Park at Bannerghatta was the first such conservatory in India.
The 'Elephant Whisperers' Oscar-winning documentary was filmed in which South Indian Tiger Reserve?
- Mudumalai
- Bandipur
- Nagarhole
- Periyar
Explanation: The documentary features the Theppakadu Elephant Camp located within the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
Which community is traditionally associated with the conservation of the Mudumalai region?
- Chenchu tribe
- Toda tribe
- Jarawa tribe
- Kuki tribe
Explanation: The Todas are an indigenous pastoral community residing in the Nilgiri mountains.
Which of these is the largest National Park in Kerala by area?
- Eravikulam
- Silent Valley
- Mathikettan
- Periyar
Explanation: Periyar is the largest, though Eravikulam is often more famous for its high-altitude grasslands.
Nagarhole National Park is also widely known by which name?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Sanjay Gandhi
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Nagarhole was renamed Rajiv Gandhi National Park, though it is still popularly known by its original name.
Mathikettan Shola National Park's name literally translates to what in the local language?
- Silent place
- Mind confuser
- Elephant hill
- Green forest
Explanation: In Malayalam, 'Mathikettan' means 'mind confuser,' as folklore suggests travelers lose their way easily in the dense Shola forest.
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park is located in the center of which Indian city?
- Hyderabad
- Vijayawada
- Bengaluru
- Warangal
Explanation: Commonly known as KBR Park, it is a major lung space for Hyderabad, located in the Jubilee Hills area.
Which of these National Parks in Tamil Nadu is part of the first biosphere reserve in India?
- Anamalai
- Mukurthi
- Guindy
- Mudumalai
Explanation: Mukurthi is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which was the first biosphere reserve established in India in 1986.
Which National Park is situated at the tri-junction of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu?
- Mudumalai
- Papikonda
- Periyar
- Kudremukh
Explanation: Mudumalai sits at the boundary where the three states meet, serving as a vital link in the Western Ghats.
Which river flows through the Kudremukh National Park and is known for its iron-rich silt?
- Hemavati
- Netravati
- Bhadra
- Tunga
Explanation: Both the Tunga and Bhadra rivers originate in the Kudremukh range; the Bhadra flows through the park's forested valleys.
The 'Papi Hills' which give Papikonda National Park its name are located in which state?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The park is spread across East and West Godavari districts in Andhra Pradesh, following the 2014 state reorganization.
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam, though primarily a Tiger Reserve, is the largest of its kind in India across which two states?
- AP and KA
- KA and TN
- AP and TS
- KL and TN
Explanation: It is the largest Tiger Reserve in India, spread across several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Eravikulam National Park is the site of the mass blooming of which rare flower every 12 years?
- Neelakurinji
- Rare blossom
- Mountain bloom
- Purple flower
Explanation: The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) carpet the hills in blue-purple every 12 years; the last major bloom was in 2018.
Which animal is the primary attraction of the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary?
- Asiatic Lion
- Wild Elephant
- Snow Leopard
- Indian Rhino
Explanation: Periyar is world-renowned for its elephant population, which can often be seen by boat in the Periyar Lake.
Which National Park in South India was at the center of a historic conservation movement in the 1970s?
- Bandipur
- Periyar
- Mudumalai
- Silent Valley
Explanation: The 'Save Silent Valley' movement successfully stopped a hydroelectric project that would have flooded the park.
Which of the following is a 'Floating' National Park feature found in the Vembanad region?
- Anamalai
- Silent Valley
- Pathiramanal
- Guindy
Explanation: While not a full NP, Pathiramanal is a critical island sanctuary within the Vembanad Lake system of Kerala.
Which of these is the smallest National Park in Tamil Nadu, located within an urban area?
- Mudur
- Guindy
- Salem
- Trichy
Explanation: Guindy National Park in Chennai is one of the few national parks located deep within a metropolitan city.
The 'Pampadum' in Pampadum Shola National Park translates to which of the following?
- Elephant path
- Dance of snakes
- Tiger valley
- Hill of gold
Explanation: In Tamil/Malayalam, 'Pampadum' refers to the place where snakes dance, reflecting its rich reptilian biodiversity.
Which National Park in Karnataka is situated on the coastal side of the Western Ghats?
- Nagarhole
- Bannerghatta
- Bandipur
- Kudremukh
Explanation: Kudremukh overlooks the Arabian Sea and receives some of the highest rainfall in the state.
Which river acts as a natural boundary between the Bandipur and Nagarhole National Parks?
- Kaveri
- Kabini
- Arkavathy
- Hemavati
Explanation: The Kabini reservoir and river separate these two iconic parks, making it a prime spot for wildlife viewing during summers.
Which river flows through the Sri Venkateswara National Park in Andhra Pradesh?
- Gunjana
- Godavari
- Krishna
- Pennar
Explanation: Small tributaries like the Gunjana river provide the necessary water source for wildlife in the Seshachalam hills.
Papikonda National Park is situated on the banks of which major river?
- Pennar
- Cauvery
- Godavari
- Krishna
Explanation: Located in Andhra Pradesh, the Godavari river carves a beautiful gorge through the Papi Hills within the park.
Bannerghatta National Park provides a critical corridor for elephants moving towards which hills?
- Nandi Hills
- Chamundi
- Krishnagiri
- Nilgiris
Explanation: The park is part of a migration path that connects the forests of Karnataka with the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.
Anshi National Park in Karnataka has been renamed and is now part of which tiger reserve?
- Cauvery
- Bhadra
- Dandeli
- Kali
Explanation: Formerly known as Anshi National Park, it is now part of the Kali Tiger Reserve, named after the river Kali.
Which National Park is known as the first 'Tiger Project' site in Karnataka?
- Kudremukh
- Nagarhole
- Bandipur
- Anshi
Explanation: Bandipur was established in 1973 under Project Tiger and was formerly a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of Mysore.
Which of these National Parks is situated in the state of Telangana?
- Eravikulam
- Mrugavani
- Guindy
- Mukurthi
Explanation: Mrugavani is a small national park located in Chilkur, near Hyderabad, Telangana.
Which invasive weed species poses the greatest threat to the grasslands of Bandipur and Mudumalai?
- Water Hyacinth
- Parthenium
- Lantana
- Prosopis
Explanation: Lantana camara has invaded large tracts of the Nilgiri biosphere, choking out native forage for herbivores.
The Blackbuck is the primary attraction of which National Park in Telangana?
- KBR Park
- Mahavir Harina
- Papikonda
- Mrugavani
Explanation: The park was specifically established to preserve the Blackbuck population, the state animal of Telangana.