Question

What is the name of the Fossil Park established in Dindori ?

1. Ghughwa National Fossil Park
2. Ken Fossil Park
3. Son Fossil Park
4. Kuno Fossil Park

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Ghughwa National Fossil Park

The correct answer is Ghughwa National Fossil Park.

• Ghughwa Fossil National Park is located in Dindori in Madhya Pradesh.
• It was established on 5^th May 1983.
• The fossils in Ghughwa were discovered in the year 1970.
• These fossils are 65 million years old.
• These fossils are of the same time when dinosaurs were found on the earth.
• Ghughwa fossils are related to trees, plants, leaves, fruits, flowers, and seeds. 

• The total area of ​​Ghughwa National Fossil Park is 0.27 square kilometers.
• It is the smallest National Park of Madhya Pradesh.
• Before 1998, it was part of the Mandla district but after the formation of Dindori, it becomes part of it.
• So far, 31 genera of 18 family fossils have been discovered in Ghughwa.