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MOUNTSION SCHOOL

Sec-12 /D, B.S.City

Session 2020-21

Class- VI

Sub- General Knowledge

Learn and Practice

Assignment no. 2

TOPIC-

NATIONAL PARK AND SANCTUARIES

A national park is a park in use for conservation purposes, created and protected by national governments. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Although individual nations designate their own national parks differently, there is a common idea: the conservation of 'wild nature' for posterity and as a symbol of national pride.

According to the IUCN, 6,555 national parks worldwide met its criteria in 2006.

National Parks in : Important Points

 Largest National Park: , Jammu & Kashmir

 Smallest National Park: South Button Island National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

 Largest Sanctuary: Rann of Kutch,

 Smallest Wildlife Sanctuary: Bor reserve,

Explanation

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Home to the largest population of the one-horned rhino on earth, Kaziranga National Park is located in the state of Assam in North-Eastern India. Approximately around five hours by road from Guwahati, Kaziranga National Park was awarded the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

2. Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India known for housing the endangered . Corbett National Park is part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve which is set amidst the foothills of the Himalayas in the Nainital district of .

Famous for its wildlife safaris, Jim Corbett National Park is one of the few tiger reserves in India which allows overnight stays. Home to more than 650 species of rare and migratory , it is a haven for watchers. The most popular attraction at Corbett National Park is Dhikala, a forest lodge located on the border of Patil Dun Valley, which is known for the stunning location and rich wildlife. 3. Kanha National Park-

The park was established in the year 1955 and has since actively contributed to the preservation of many endangered species.

The National Park was taken under the Reserve in 1974. Abundant in flora and fauna, the Kanha National Park houses one of the rarest species of - the Barasingha. It is known for the unique Barasingha

One of the most scenic wildlife reserves in Asia today, this National Park came to be known the world over through Rudyard Kipling's book- . 4.

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only remaining home for the Asiatic . Located in Talala Gir in Gujarat, the Sanctuary is a part of - Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion. Gir National Park is closed from 16 June to 15 October every year and the best time for wildlife spotting is April and May.

The preservation of these lions was initiated by the Nawab of when these were just about to enter the phase of extinction due to hunting.

5. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve,

This is one of the best tiger reserves of the country, known to have "friendly" .

Ranthambore is famous for its tiger reserves and the variety of flora and fauna found. The Ranthambore National Park, along with the Ranthambore Fort and the surrounding hills and valleys, altogether make Ranthambore a traveller's delight. 6. -

Situated in the state of Karnataka, Bandipur National Park was once the hunting grounds of the Maharaja of . It was later established as a reserve in 1974, and these deciduous forests rich in wildlife and flora have become a popular tourist attraction since then.

It is located in the Nilgiris and is the first Biosphere Reserve in India. Spread over 874 sq km, the park is replete with a wide range of endangered wildlife like elephants, hornbills, , pythons, sloth bears, pythons, panthers etc.

Sunderban National Park -

Known for hosting the biggest mangrove forests in the world, National Park is located in West Bengal, India. It is also a Tiger Reserve and a Biosphere reserve that provides a complete nature's circle to the tourist right from 'Royal Bengal tigers' to roaring rivers and beautiful estuaries. is a part of Sundarban delta that is covered with Mangrove Forest and the largest population of the Bengal Tigers. It is a UNESCO world heritage site with a large variety of birds and reptiles including salt-water crocodile.

7. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary- Kerela

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in and comprises of rare as well as endangered species of both flora and fauna. It is surrounded by the protected areas of Mudumalai in as well as Nagarhole and Bandipur in Karnataka.

The sanctuary is spread over an area of 345 square km and comprises of two parts namely Upper Wayanad and Lower Wayanad. Eucalyptus, as well as bamboo trees, are grown in the region.

8. Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai

The Sanjay Gandhi National Park, previously known as the Borivali National Park covers approximately 20% of Mumbai's geographical area and is home to a staggering thirteen hundred species of flora and more than five hundred species of fauna respectively. Covering an area of 104 square kilometers, it is one of Asia's most visited National Parks with over 2 million visitors every year. The park was first introduced in 1974 and helps to have a change from the usual sights, attractions, and rush of the big city. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is known for its evergreen dense forests, bird population, butterflies, and the small population of tigers.

PRACTICE 1. Established in 1936, ______is India’s first National Park. 2.We can find the Ranthambore National Park in ______. 3. Kaziranga National Park is in which state? 4.Bandipur National park is situated in ______. 5.The endangered Asiatic lions can be found in which National Park? 6. is located in which state ? 7. is located in which state? 8. Kanha National Park is located in which state ? 9. National Park is located in which state?

10. is located in which state of India ?