Question

Which one of the following is the First National Park established in India?
1. Chandoli National Park
2. Jim Corbett National Park
3. Gir forest National Park
4. Dudhwa National Park

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Jim Corbett National Park

The correct answer is Jim Corbett National Park.

• The first National Park in India was established as Hailey National Park in 1936. Now, it is known as Jim Corbett National Park.
• Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. 
• Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital district and Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

• Chandoli National Park is located in the Kolhapur, Satara, and Sangli districts of Maharashtra.
  • The park was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1985.
  • It was later declared as National Park in May 2004.
• Gir National Park is situated in Gujarat state.
  • It has an area of about 1,295 square km. 
  • The Gir Forests Reserve was created in 1913 to protect the largest of the surviving groups of Asiatic lions and established as a sanctuary in 1965.
• Dudhwa National park is located in the Lakhimpur-Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh.
  • ​It was established as National Park in 1977.