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How many national parks are found in Rajasthan? Explain their importance.

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National Parks
The reserve natural area which is used to conserve wildlife and ecological system, IUCN and its work commission on protected areas has defined “National Park” as its category-II type of protected areas. They are established by central government but are managed and controlled by the state governments.

The number of National Parks in India is 166 (upto 2014) and 6 National Parks are situated in Rajasthan.
National Parks in Rajasthan :

  • Ranthambore NP 1980
  • Desert NP 1980
  • Keoladeo NP (Ramsar Site) 1981
  • Sariska NP 1982
  • DarrahNP 2004
  • Kumbhalgarh NP (Mukundra Hills) 2011

Some Main National Park in India :

  • Jim Corbett NP (UK) 1935 – First Established NP in India as Hailay NP (1935)
  • Ranthambor NP (RJ) 1980 – Smallest NP in India
  • Gir Forest NP (GJ) – 1965
  • DudhwaNP (UP) – 1977
  • Kanha NP (MP) – 1955
  • Kaziranga NP (AS) – 1974
  • Periyar NP (KL) – 1982
  • Simplipal NP (OR) – 1980
  • Sunderbans NP (WB) – 1984
  • Kanchanjunga NP (SK) – 1977
  • Valley of Flowers NP (UK) – 1982

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