UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is spread over two districts. 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park. 3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 3 only

Explanation

The Desert National Park spans Jaisalmer and Barmer districts and is a key habitat of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Some villages lie inside the park, so statement 2 is wrong.

Topics: desert national park - rajasthan, environment & ecology, national parks & sanctuaries, protected areas & biodiversity conservation