Wildlife Sanctuaries Practice Questions
19 free Wildlife Sanctuaries practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which wildlife sanctuary in India is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion?
- A Gir National Park
- B Periyar Sanctuary
- C Ranthambore National Park
- D Mudumalai Sanctuary
Correct answer: Gir National Park
Gir in Gujarat is the last remaining abode of the Asiatic Lion in the wild. It was established as a sanctuary in 1965 to protect the declining population of these big cats.
The 'Manas Wildlife Sanctuary', a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in which Indian state?
- A Assam
- B Bihar
- C Sikkim
- D Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer: Assam
Manas is located in the Himalayan foothills of Assam. It is known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife such as the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, and golden langur.
In which state is the 'Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary', famous for its wild elephants and picturesque lake, situated?
- A Tamil Nadu
- B Karnataka
- C Kerala
- D Goa
Correct answer: Kerala
Periyar is located in the Thekkady district of Kerala within the Western Ghats. It serves as both an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve, centered around an artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam.
Which wildlife sanctuary is famous for being the largest habitat of the endangered Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros?
- A Kaziranga National Park
- B Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
- C Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
- D Dudhwa National Park
Correct answer: Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park in Assam holds the largest population and habitat of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros in the world, home to over two-thirds of the global count, which is why it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, though much smaller, has the highest density of rhinos per square kilometre but nowhere near the total population or habitat area of Kaziranga.
The 'Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary' is located in which district of Maharashtra?
- A Satara
- B Nagpur
- C Chandrapur
- D Pune
Correct answer: Satara
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Satara district and forms the northern portion of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. It is nestled in the Western Ghats and is surrounded by the Shivasagar reservoir.
Which sanctuary in Odisha is world-renowned for the mass nesting of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles?
- A Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
- B Simlipal Sanctuary
- C Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary
- D Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct answer: Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
Gahirmatha is the world's largest nesting beach for Olive Ridley Turtles. It was declared a marine sanctuary in 1997 to protect the turtles during their 'Arribada' (mass nesting) period.
The 'Keibul Lamjao', the only floating wildlife sanctuary in the world, is part of which lake?
- A Chilika Lake
- B Wular Lake
- C Loktak Lake
- D Pulicat Lake
Correct answer: Loktak Lake
Located in Manipur, this sanctuary is famous for its floating decomposed plant materials called 'phumdis'. It is the last natural refuge of the endangered Sangai, or Manipur brow-antlered deer.
The 'Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary', also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, is located in:
- A Gujarat
- B Haryana
- C Rajasthan
- D Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer: Rajasthan
Bharatpur in Rajasthan is a major wintering area for thousands of migratory birds, including the rare Siberian Crane. It was created 250 years ago and is a man-made and man-managed wetland.
Which wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka is famous for its Black Panther sightings and river rafting on the Kali River?
- A Bandipur
- B Nagarhole
- C Dandeli
- D Bhadra
Correct answer: Dandeli
Dandeli is the second largest sanctuary in Karnataka and is a birdwatcher's paradise. It is one of the few places in India where the elusive Black Panther can be spotted in its natural habitat.
The 'Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary', one of the oldest in India, is located in which hill station?
- A Mussoorie
- B Shimla
- C Darjeeling
- D Kodaikanal
Correct answer: Darjeeling
Located near Darjeeling in West Bengal, Senchal provides habitat for the Himalayan black bear, barking deer, and numerous high-altitude bird species. It also provides the main water supply for Darjeeling town.
Which of the following sanctuaries is located in Goa and is known for its diverse avian population and trekking trails?
- A Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
- B Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
- C Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
- D Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct answer: Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhagwan Mahavir is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Goa, containing the famous Dudhsagar Falls. It protects the pristine vegetation of the Western Ghats on the Goa-Karnataka border.
The 'National Chambal Sanctuary' is a tri-state protected area dedicated to the conservation of which critically endangered species?
- A Dolphin
- B Gharial
- C Great Indian Bustard
- D Nilgiri Tahr
Correct answer: Gharial
Managed by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, this riverine sanctuary protects the Gharial (fish-eating crocodile), Red-crowned roof turtle, and the Ganges River Dolphin.
In which state is the 'Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary' situated, known primarily as a habitat for the Great Indian Bustard?
- A Karnataka
- B Andhra Pradesh
- C Maharashtra
- D Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer: Andhra Pradesh
Rollapadu is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. It is a dry grassland ecosystem established in 1988 to protect the dwindling population of the Great Indian Bustard.
The 'Desert Wildlife Sanctuary', one of the largest in India, is situated in which district(s) of Rajasthan?
- A Bikaner and Jodhpur
- B Jaisalmer and Barmer
- C Ajmer and Pali
- D Udaipur and Chittorgarh
Correct answer: Jaisalmer and Barmer
The Desert National Park/Sanctuary protects the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. It is a fragile environment where one can see fossilized remains of dinosaurs and the Great Indian Bustard.
Which sanctuary in Mizoram is famous for being a habitat of the Hoolock Gibbon and the Leopard?
- A Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary
- B Fawngpui Blue Mountain
- C Nengpui Wildlife Sanctuary
- D Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct answer: Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary
Dampa is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Mizoram, located in the western part of the state. It is characterized by dense tropical forests and is part of the Project Tiger network.
The 'Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary' is located on the coastline of which Indian state?
- A Odisha
- B Tamil Nadu
- C Andhra Pradesh
- D West Bengal
Correct answer: Tamil Nadu
Point Calimere (Kodikkarai) is located in the Nagapattinam district. It is famous for its sand dunes, tidal mudflats, and the presence of the Blackbuck and migratory Greater Flamingos.
Which sanctuary in Chhattisgarh is known for its population of the Wild Water Buffalo, the state animal?
- A Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary
- B Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary
- C Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary
- D Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct answer: Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary
Udanti is famous for its pure-bred Wild Water Buffaloes. The sanctuary is named after the Udanti River which flows through the area from west to east.
The 'Kutch Bustard Sanctuary', also known as Lala-Parjan sanctuary, is located in which state?
- A Rajasthan
- B Gujarat
- C Odisha
- D Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer: Gujarat
This sanctuary is located in the Kutch district of Gujarat. It is one of the smallest sanctuaries in the country but critical for the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard.
Which wildlife sanctuary in Kerala is home to the largest population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr outside of Eravikulam?
- A Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
- B Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
- C Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
- D Silent Valley
Correct answer: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar is located in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats in Idukki. It is unique for its dry deciduous forests and is well known for the Grizzled Giant Squirrel and Nilgiri Tahr.