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