Question 482

Which among the following national parks holds the largest rhino population in India after Kaziranga National Park in Assam?

Answer

Jaldapara National Park

Why?

The correct answer is Jaldapara National Park Key Points After Sundarban, Jaldapara National Park is probably West Bengal's most important National Park. It was founded in 1941 as a sanctuary for the endangered one-horned rhinoceros . Other than Kaziranga National Park, Jaldapara National Park has the largest population of Indian one-horned rhinos in India. Apart from rhinoceros , the National Park is home to elephants, bisons, leopards, deers, hog deers, spotted deers, barking deers, sambers, and other wildlife. It is also a haven for various birds and a bird lover's paradise. Additional Information Singalila National Park is a national park in Darjeeling that is located on the Singalila Ridge at an elevation of more than 7000 feet above sea level. It is well-known for the trekking route that runs through it to Sandakphu. The Sunderbans are a part of the world's largest delta , which is formed by the great rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. Gorumara Park is located on the banks of the Murti and Raidak rivers.