Kaziranga National Park - Exam
  • 1. Which type of vegetation covers the largest percentage in Kaziranga National Park according to Landsat data from 1986?
A) Tall grasses
B) Open jungle
C) Swamps
D) Short grasses
  • 2. Which of the following trees is found in the tropical semi-evergreen forests near Baguri, Bimali, and Haldibari?
A) Albizia procera
B) Ficus rumphii
C) Syzygium species
D) Talauma hodgsonii
  • 3. Which invasive aquatic plant is commonly found in Kaziranga's water bodies?
A) Dillenia indica
B) Water hyacinth
C) Mimosa invisa
D) Cinnamomum bejolghota
  • 4. Kaziranga is home to the world's largest population of which animal?
A) Indian rhinoceros
B) Royal Bengal tiger
C) Eastern swamp deer
D) Wild water buffalo
  • 5. What percentage of the world's wild water buffalo population is found in Kaziranga?
A) 57%
B) 45%
C) 65%
D) 50%
  • 6. Which species was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2007 in Kaziranga?
A) Indian leopards
B) Fishing cats
C) Bengal tigers
D) Jungle cats
  • 7. Which of the following primates is found in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Chinese pangolin
B) Asian small-clawed otter
C) Binturong
D) Hoolock gibbon
  • 8. Which bird is known to migrate from Central Asia to Kaziranga during winter?
A) Blyth's kingfisher
B) Dalmatian pelican
C) White-bellied heron
D) Lesser white-fronted goose
  • 9. Which vulture species have survived in Kaziranga despite near extinction?
A) Eurasian griffon, cinereous vulture, Egyptian vulture
B) Indian vulture, slender-billed vulture, white-rumped vulture
C) Giant griffon vulture, bearded vulture, Himalayan vulture
D) King vulture, California condor, Andean condor
  • 10. Which of the following snakes is the longest venomous snake found in Kaziranga?
A) Russell's viper
B) Reticulated python
C) King cobra
D) Indian rock python
  • 11. Which of these birds is a game bird found in Kaziranga?
A) Blyth's kingfisher
B) Swamp francolin
C) Dalmatian pelican
D) Nordmann's greenshank
  • 12. Which turtle species is endemic to Kaziranga?
A) Assam roofed turtle
B) Indian flapshell turtle
C) Red-crowned roofed turtle
D) Leith's river turtle
  • 13. Which of the following mammals is a large herbivore found in Kaziranga?
A) Indian muntjac
B) Indian hog deer
C) Indian boar
D) Sambar
  • 14. Which of the following mammals is a small mammal found in Kaziranga?
A) Wild water buffalo
B) Indian rhinoceros
C) Bengal tiger
D) Hispid hare
  • 15. Which bird species is known for its migratory behavior to Kaziranga during winter?
A) Pale-capped pigeon
B) Swamp francolin
C) Bengal florican
D) Greater adjutant
  • 16. Which of the following reptiles is found in Kaziranga?
A) Gila monster
B) Komodo dragon
C) Green iguana
D) Asian water monitor
  • 17. How many districts of Assam does Kaziranga National Park span across?
A) 6
B) 5
C) 4
D) 3
  • 18. What percentage of the world's Indian rhinoceroses are hosted by Kaziranga National Park?
A) One-third
B) Half
C) Two-thirds
D) Three-quarters
  • 19. As of March 2018, how many adult rhinos were recorded in Kaziranga National Park?
A) 1,800
B) 1,500
C) 2,000
D) 1,641
  • 20. In what year was Kaziranga declared a Tiger Reserve?
A) 2005
B) 2006
C) 1999
D) 2010
  • 21. Kaziranga was recognized as an Important Bird Area by which organization?
A) UNESCO
B) WWF
C) IUCN
D) BirdLife International
  • 22. Which biodiversity hotspot is Kaziranga located on the edge of?
A) Sundarbans
B) Western Ghats
C) Eastern Himalaya
D) Himalayan Foothills
  • 23. What type of forests does Kaziranga National Park include?
A) Temperate deciduous forests
B) Deciduous forests
C) Coniferous forests
D) Dense tropical moist broadleaf forests
  • 24. How many major rivers criss-cross Kaziranga National Park?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Two
D) Three
  • 25. What is the name of a river that flows through Kaziranga National Park?
A) Ganges River
B) Yamuna River
C) Godavari River
D) Brahmaputra River
  • 26. Who initiated the planning for the protection of rhinoceroses in Kaziranga?
A) Lord Curzon of Kedleston
B) Pratap Singha
C) P. D. Stracey
D) Mary Curzon
  • 27. In what year was Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest created?
A) 1904
B) 1905
C) 1910
D) 1920
  • 28. What was the original name of Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary when it was renamed in 1950?
A) Kaziranga Game Sanctuary
B) Kaziranga Forest Reserve
C) Kaziranga National Park
D) Kaziranga Rhino Sanctuary
  • 29. What natural calamity has frequently affected Kaziranga, causing significant animal loss?
A) Earthquakes
B) Droughts
C) Wildfires
D) Floods
  • 30. What is the approximate length of Kaziranga National Park from east to west?
A) 378 km2
B) 40 km (25 mi)
C) 429 km2
D) 13 km (8.1 mi)
  • 31. How many districts in Assam does Kaziranga National Park span?
A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) One
  • 32. Which of the following is not a river within Kaziranga National Park?
A) Brahmaputra River
B) Mora Diphlu
C) Diphlu River
D) Mora Dhansiri
  • 33. What type of landscape feature in Kaziranga provides retreats and shelter for animals during floods?
A) Chapories
B) Beels
C) Sandbars
D) Rivers
  • 34. How much area has been added to Kaziranga National Park along its present boundary?
A) 25 km2
B) 51.14 km2 (19.75 sq mi)
C) 429 km2 (166 sq mi)
D) 378 km2 (146 sq mi)
  • 35. Which district does the Bokakhat subdivision belong to?
A) Morigaon
B) Karbi Anglong
C) Golaghat
D) Nagaon
  • 36. What has Kaziranga National Park been described as due to its diverse species?
A) Biodiversity hotspot
B) Conservation reserve
C) Wildlife sanctuary
D) Nature park
  • 37. Which of the following is a riverine flood-formed lake in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Rivers
B) Sandbars
C) Chapories
D) Beels
  • 38. What percentage of Kaziranga's area has been lost to erosion in recent years?
A) 25 km2
B) Approximately 51.14 km2 (19.75 sq mi)
C) 378 km2 (146 sq mi)
D) 429 km2 (166 sq mi)
  • 39. Which subdivision of Nagaon district is part of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Morigaon
B) Bokajan
C) Kaliabor
D) Bokakhat
  • 40. What is Kaziranga's annual rainfall?
A) 2,220 mm
B) 3,000 mm
C) 1,800 mm
D) 1,500 mm
  • 41. During which months does the rainy monsoon season last in Kaziranga?
A) July to October
B) May to August
C) June to September
D) April to July
  • 42. What percentage of Kaziranga is submerged during the peak monsoon months?
A) 50%-60%
B) 90%-100%
C) 30%-40%
D) 70%-80%
  • 43. Where do animals migrate during floods?
A) Mikir Hills
B) Palani Hills
C) Khasi Hills
D) Nilgiri Hills
  • 44. How many animals, including rhinos, perished in the 2012 floods?
A) 300
B) 700
C) 540
D) 400
  • 45. What happens to beels and nullahs during winter?
A) They overflow
B) They dry up
C) They flood
D) They remain unchanged
  • 46. When are tall coarse grasses control burnt by the park staff?
A) October and November
B) February and March
C) December and January
D) April and May
  • 47. Where do animals concentrate during winter showers?
A) Rocky terrains
B) Open fields
C) Riverbanks
D) Burnt patches
  • 48. What happens to the grasses in burnt patches during summer?
A) They die completely
B) They turn into flowers
C) They remain tender
D) They grow quickly and become coarse
  • 49. Which areas do animals migrate to during monsoon floods?
A) Karbi Anglong Hills
B) Garo Hills
C) Jaintia Hills
D) Lushai Hills
  • 50. How many ranges is the park area divided into?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Three
D) Seven
  • 51. What was the amount received under the Technical Co-operation for Security Reinforcement scheme in 1997–1998?
A) $50,000
B) $150,000
C) $100,000
D) $200,000
  • 52. What is the primary concern regarding poaching activities in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Leopards for their fur
B) Tigers for their skin
C) Elephants for their tusks
D) Rhinoceroses for its horn
  • 53. How many rhinoceroses were killed by poachers between 1980 and 2005?
A) 300
B) 1000
C) 567
D) 700
  • 54. What technology has been used since 2013 to protect rhinos from poachers?
A) Underground sensors
B) Satellite tracking
C) Infrared cameras
D) Cameras on drones
  • 55. What is the main visitor activity in and around Kaziranga National Park?
A) Camping overnight within the park
B) Hiking through the park
C) Fishing in the park's ponds
D) Observing wildlife, including birding
  • 56. Which modes of guided tours are available in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Bicycle tours
B) Horseback riding tours
C) Boat tours
D) Elephant or Jeep tours
  • 57. What landscape features frame Kaziranga National Park?
A) Sandy beaches
B) Desert dunes
C) Volcanic mountains
D) Snow-covered Lower Himalayan peaks
  • 58. Where is the interpretation centre located in Kaziranga National Park?
A) In Durgapur village
B) At the Bagori range
C) At Harmoti observation tower
D) Near the park entrance
  • 59. What percentage of tourists found rhino sightings most enjoyable?
A) 60 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 80 percent
D) 70 percent
  • 60. Which group is more likely to support park protection and employment opportunities financially?
A) Local tourists
B) Park rangers
C) Guided tour operators
D) Foreign tourists
  • 61. What type of tourism-related activity do local tourists favor supporting?
A) Veterinary services
B) Cultural festivals
C) Wildlife photography workshops
D) Hiking tours
  • 62. Where is the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park located?
A) Near Harmoti tower
B) Bagori range
C) Kohora range
D) Durgapur village
  • 63. How many species of orchids are housed in the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park?
A) More than 500 species
B) 100 species
C) 300 species
D) 200 species
  • 64. What is one of the benefits of tourism for people living at the fringes of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Economic empowerment through tourism-related activities
B) Free accommodation in hotels
C) Access to free park entry
D) Complimentary guided tours
  • 65. How many hotels or lodges were located just outside the park as of 2007?
A) 50
B) 20
C) 10
D) About 35
  • 66. Approximately how many people do these hotels employ?
A) 100 people
B) About 300 people
C) 500 people
D) 700 people
  • 67. What type of facilities do some families offer just outside Kaziranga National Park?
A) Home stay facilities
B) Free camping sites
C) Wildlife photography classes
D) Guided hiking tours
  • 68. How many shops selling souvenirs and locally handmade woven cloth are there near the park?
A) 15 shops
B) 40 shops
C) 26 shops
D) 10 shops
  • 69. Which song mentions Kaziranga?
A) A song by Bhupen Hazarika.
B) A track from Mark Shand's book tour.
C) A theme song from Robin Banerjee's 1961 documentary.
D) A song from the documentary 'Queen of the Elephants'.
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