Which of the following national parks are also designated as Tiger Reserves?
1. Bandhavgarh national park
2. Pench national park
3. Gir Forest national park
4. The Great himalayan national park

Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only

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Which of the following national parks are also designated as Tiger Reserves?
1. Bandhavgarh national park
2. Pench national park
3. Gir Forest national park
4. The Great himalayan national park

Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Bandhavgarh National Park: This park is designated as a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger, which is aimed at conserving tigers in India. So, Item 1 is correct.

Pench National Park: This park is also designated as a Tiger Reserve and is known for its significant tiger population. So, Item 2 is correct.

Gir Forest National Park: This park is primarily famous for its Asiatic lions, not tigers, and is not a tiger reserve. So, Item 3 is not correct.

The Great Himalayan National Park: This park is located in the Himalayan region and is known for its biodiversity, but it is not a tiger reserve. So, Item 4 is not correct.

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Which of the following national parks are also designated as Tiger Reserves? 1. Bandhavgarh national park 2. Pench national park 3. Gir Forest national park 4. The Great himalayan national park Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only