Question

In which of the following states Mukkurthi National Park is located?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Maharashtra
3. Gujarat
4. Rajasthan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Tamil Nadu

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

• Mukurthi National Park is a national park located in the Nilgiri district of the Tamil Nadu state of South India.
• It is situated on the western ghats, Mukurthi National Park is spread over 78.46 sq km.
• The park was built to preserve the keystone species 'Nilgiri Tahr'.
• Nilgiri Tahr is also known as 'Nilgiri Ibex' or simply 'Ibex'​

• The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was India's first biosphere reserve.
• This Reserve was established in the year 1986.
• The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve covers Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of Karnataka.
• The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve falls under the geographical area of the Malabar rain forest.