Its previous name was 'Hailey National Park' — 7 Geography of Uttarakhand PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

Nanda Devi National Park was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year ____.

Accepted Answer

1988. Nanda Devi National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1988.

Question 2

Forest Research Centre, Haldwani established Himalayan Spice Garden at _____.

Accepted Answer

Sauni, Ranikhet. Forest Research Centre, Haldwani established Himalayan Spice Garden at Sauni, Ranikhet.

Question 3

Where has the wild life protection centre been established in Uttarakhand ?

Accepted Answer

Kalagarh. The Wildlife Protection Centre has been established in Kalagarh, Uttarakhand. Kalagarh is a town in the Puri Garhwal district.

Question 4

Hailey National Park is now known as

Accepted Answer

Jim Corbett National Park. Hailey National Park is now known as Jim Corbett National Park. It was established in 1936 during British Rule.

Question 5

Which one of the following tress of Uttarakhand grow at lower altitude?

Accepted Answer

Sal. Sal is deciduous tree that grows at lower altitudes in Uttarakhand typically upto 1000 meters above sea level. It is commonly found in the foothills and lower Himalayan regions.

Question 6

Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? Sancturies District

Accepted Answer

Rajaji National Park – Uttarkashi. Rajaji National Park is actually located in Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal districts.

Question 7

Nanda Devi National Park was established in the year:

Accepted Answer

1982. Nanda Devi National Park was established in