Question

Rani Jhansi Marine National park is situated in
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Pondicherry
3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4. Lakshadweep

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The correct answer is Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• The Rani Jhansi Marine National Park (RJMNP) is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and covers an area of 256.14 square kilometres.
• Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is situated in Ritchie’s Archipelago, an undisputed eco-tourism hub in Andaman District of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• It is the combination of three islands viz. Henry Lawrence Island, John Lawrence Island and Outram Island.
• It was founded in 1996 and commemorates Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi (1828-58).
• The park provides shelter to some very crucial wildlife and habitats which include Dugongs, Crocodiles, Marine Life, Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Terrestrial Moist forest and birds.
• It is an area that is strictly reserved for the betterment of wildlife & biodiversity, and where activities like developmental, forestry, poaching, hunting and grazing on cultivation are not permitted.