 - 1. Which type of vegetation covers the largest percentage in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Swamps B) Tall grasses C) Open jungle D) Short grasses
- 2. Which of the following trees is found in the tropical semi-evergreen forests near Baguri in Kaziranga?
A) Ficus rumphii B) Albizia procera C) Talauma hodgsonii D) Aphanamixis polystachya
- 3. What invasive species was cleared by Kaziranga staff with help from the Wildlife Trust of India in 2005?
A) Diclofenac B) Ferruginous duck C) Mimosa invisa D) Water hyacinth
- 4. Which animal is known as the 'Big Five' of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Indian rhinoceros, royal Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer B) Indian rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, Indian boar, and hog deer C) Indian rhinoceros, royal Bengal tiger, Indian elephant, sambar, and wild water buffalo D) Indian rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer
- 5. Which species of large cats can be found breeding in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Indian leopard and snow leopard B) Snow leopards and Bengal tigers C) African lions and tigers D) Bengal tigers and Indian leopard
- 6. Which mammal has the largest population in Kaziranga, accounting for about 57% of the world population?
A) Indian rhinoceros B) Swamp deer C) Asian elephant D) Wild water buffalo
- 7. Which of the following primate species is found in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Chimpanzee B) Gorilla C) Orangutan D) Hoolock gibbon
- 8. Which bird species migrates to Kaziranga from Central Asia during winter?
A) Lesser white-fronted goose B) Black-necked stork C) Blyth's kingfisher D) Greater adjutant
- 9. Which of the following birds of prey can be found in Kaziranga?
A) Golden eagle B) Harpy eagle C) Greater spotted eagle D) Peregrine falcon
- 10. Which snake is the longest venomous snake in the world and is found in Kaziranga?
A) Reticulated python B) Indian rock python C) King cobra D) Russell's viper
- 11. Which of the following turtles is endemic to Kaziranga?
A) Olive ridley turtle B) Indian flapshell turtle C) Assam roofed turtle D) Leatherback turtle
- 12. Which of the following mammals is considered a small herbivore in Kaziranga?
A) Indian muntjac B) Indian elephant C) Bengal tiger D) Wild water buffalo
- 13. Which bird species was once part of the vulture population in Kaziranga but is now near extinction?
A) White-rumped vulture B) Slender-billed vulture C) Himalayan vulture D) Indian vulture
- 14. Which type of forest in Kaziranga contains trees such as Garcinia tinctoria and Ficus rumphii?
A) Tropical semi-evergreen forests B) Tropical moist mixed deciduous forests C) Thick evergreen forests D) Alluvial savanna woodlands
- 15. Which of the following species is a game bird found in Kaziranga?
A) Nordmann's greenshank B) Blyth's kingfisher C) Swamp francolin D) Dalmatian pelican
- 16. Which reptile species found in Kaziranga is known for its large size and aquatic habitat?
A) Russell's viper B) Asian water monitor C) Common krait D) Indian cobra
- 17. Which of the following species is a threatened bird found in Kaziranga?
A) Greater adjutant B) Spot-billed pelican C) Asian openbill stork D) Black-breasted parrotbill
- 18. Which mammal species in Kaziranga is known for its distinctive golden coloration?
A) Indian elephant B) Golden tiger C) Indian leopard D) Royal Bengal tiger
- 19. Which of the following mammals is a small carnivore found in Kaziranga?
A) Swamp deer B) Indian gray mongoose C) Wild water buffalo D) Indian elephant
- 20. Which of the following birds is known for its distinctive long neck and migrates to Kaziranga?
A) Dalmatian pelican B) White-bellied heron C) Blyth's kingfisher D) Black-necked stork
- 21. Which of the following species is a large herbivore found in Kaziranga?
A) Golden jackal B) Sambar C) Bengal fox D) Sloth bear
- 22. Which of the following birds is a predator found in Kaziranga?
A) Baer's pochard duck B) Lesser adjutant C) Ferruginous duck D) Pallas's fish eagle
- 23. Which of the following mammals is a large carnivore found in Kaziranga?
A) Indian hog deer B) Royal Bengal tiger C) Indian muntjac D) Indian boar
- 24. Which of the following reptiles is a monitor lizard found in Kaziranga?
A) Common krait B) Indian cobra C) Monocled cobra D) Bengal monitor
- 25. Which of the following birds is a water bird found in Kaziranga?
A) Nordmann's greenshank B) Swamp francolin C) Bengal florican D) Pale-capped pigeon
- 26. Which of the following mammals is a large herbivore found in Kaziranga?
A) Golden jackal B) Indian elephant C) Sloth bear D) Bengal fox
- 27. Which of the following birds is a scavenger found in Kaziranga?
A) Lesser adjutant B) Ferruginous duck C) Baer's pochard duck D) Greater adjutant
- 28. Which of the following mammals is a small herbivore found in Kaziranga?
A) Wild water buffalo B) Indian elephant C) Swamp deer D) Indian hog deer
- 29. Which of the following reptiles is a snake found in Kaziranga?
A) Indian cobra B) Common krait C) Reticulated python D) Monocled cobra
- 30. Which of the following birds is a game bird found in Kaziranga?
A) Bengal florican B) White-bellied heron C) Blyth's kingfisher D) Dalmatian pelican
- 31. Which of the following reptiles is a turtle found in Kaziranga?
A) Indian cobra B) Common krait C) Brown tortoise D) Monocled cobra
- 32. During which months does the rainy monsoon season last in Kaziranga National Park?
A) October to December B) January to April C) June to September D) March to June
- 33. What is the annual rainfall in Kaziranga National Park?
A) 2,500 mm B) 1,500 mm C) 3,000 mm D) 2,220 mm
- 34. What percentage of Kaziranga National Park is submerged during the peak monsoon months?
A) The entire park B) One-fourth of the park C) Half of the entire park D) Three-fourths of the western region
- 35. How long can the flooding last in Kaziranga National Park?
A) 5–10 days at a time B) 20–25 days at a time C) 15–20 days at a time D) 1–2 days at a time
- 36. How many animals, including rhinos, perished in the 2012 floods in Kaziranga National Park?
A) 700 animals, including 20 rhinos B) 540 animals, including 13 rhinos C) 300 animals, including 10 rhinos D) 400 animals, including 15 rhinos
- 37. What happens to the shallow beels and nullahs during winter in Kaziranga National Park?
A) They freeze over B) They dry up C) They overflow D) They remain unchanged
- 38. What do animals, especially rhinoceros, do after the end of the monsoon season?
A) Hibernate B) Stay near water sources C) Rush into areas for grazing D) Migrate to higher grounds
- 39. What do park staff do to the dried grasses in December and January?
A) Leave them untouched B) Control-burn them C) Water them D) Remove them
- 40. What attracts animals to the burnt patches after winter showers?
A) Mud B) Fresh grass blades C) Floodwaters D) Dried leaves
- 41. Kaziranga National Park spans across how many districts in Assam?
A) Four B) Three C) Five D) Two
- 42. Which river forms the northern and eastern boundaries of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Mora Diphlu B) Brahmaputra River C) Mora Dhansiri D) Ganges River
- 43. What is the approximate length of Kaziranga National Park from east to west?
A) 30 km B) 50 km C) 25 km D) 40 km
- 44. How much area has Kaziranga lost to erosion in recent years?
A) 30 km2 B) 51.14 km2 C) 60 km2 D) 70 km2
- 45. What is the total area added to Kaziranga National Park along its present boundary?
A) 300 km2 B) 429 km2 C) 500 km2 D) 600 km2
- 46. Which of the following is not a river within Kaziranga National Park?
A) Mora Diphlu B) Ganges River C) Mora Dhansiri D) Diphlu
- 47. What are the elevated regions within Kaziranga National Park known as?
A) Mountains B) Plateaus C) Hills D) Chapories
- 48. Which subdivision of Nagaon district is part of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Kaliabor B) Jorhat C) Dibrugarh D) Tezpur
- 49. What are the riverine flood-formed lakes in Kaziranga National Park called?
A) Ponds B) Lakes C) Reservoirs D) Beels
- 50. Which of the following is a boundary river of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Mora Diphlu B) Kaveri River C) Godavari River D) Yamuna River
- 51. Kaziranga National Park is one of the largest tracts of protected land in which belt?
A) Eastern Ghats B) Himalayan C) Sub-Himalayan D) Western Ghats
- 52. Which subdivision of Karbi Anglong is part of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Bokajan B) Diphu C) Rongram D) Majuli
- 53. Which subdivision of Golaghat district is part of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Tezpur B) Nalbari C) Bokakhat D) Golaghat
- 54. What is the total area of Kaziranga National Park?
A) 378 km2 B) 300 km2 C) 450 km2 D) 400 km2
- 55. Which of the following is not a notable river within Kaziranga National Park?
A) Yamuna River B) Diphlu C) Mora Diphlu D) Mora Dhansiri
- 56. Kaziranga National Park is recognized as an Important Bird Area and was declared a Tiger Reserve in which year?
A) 2006 B) 2004 C) 2005 D) 2007
- 57. Which district is NOT part of Kaziranga National Park's location?
A) Nagaon B) Golaghat C) Biswanath D) Sonitpur
- 58. Who visited Kaziranga in 1904 and initiated its protection?
A) Lord Curzon B) Rudyard Kipling C) Mary Curzon D) Mahatma Gandhi
- 59. What was Kaziranga originally established as in 1905?
A) Kaziranga Game Sanctuary B) Kaziranga National Park C) Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest D) Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
- 60. In what year did Kaziranga National Park celebrate its centennial?
A) 2006 B) 2005 C) 2004 D) 2007
- 61. What was Kaziranga Game Sanctuary renamed to in 1950?
A) Kaziranga National Park B) Kaziranga Reserve Forest C) Kaziranga Tiger Reserve D) Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
- 62. Which of the following is NOT a type of habitat found in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Beels B) Tall elephant grass C) Desert D) Marshland
- 63. Which of the following animals is known to inhabit the marshlands of Kaziranga?
A) Fishing cat B) Snow leopard C) Kangaroo D) Polar bear
- 64. Which of the following is a natural calamity that has affected Kaziranga National Park?
A) Earthquakes B) Volcanic eruptions C) Tornadoes D) Major floods
- 65. What year did Kaziranga National Park experience a significant loss of wildlife due to flooding?
A) 2024 B) 2018 C) 2016 D) 2020
- 66. Which of the following is NOT a district where Kaziranga National Park is located?
A) Nagaon B) Golaghat C) Cachar D) Sonitpur
- 67. Who is the administrative head of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Assistant Conservator of Forests B) Director C) Divisional Forest Officer D) Range Forest Officer
- 68. Which range in Kaziranga National Park is headquartered at Kohora?
A) Eastern B) Western C) Northern D) Central
- 69. How many rhinoceroses were killed by poachers between 1980 and 2005?
A) 500 B) 700 C) 567 D) 600
- 70. What technology did Kaziranga National Park start using in 2013 to protect rhinos?
A) GPS collars B) Infrared sensors C) Motion detectors D) Cameras on drones
- 71. What grassland management technique is used annually in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Overgrazing B) Chemical treatment C) Controlled burning D) Mechanical mowing
- 72. What natural feature frames the landscape of Kaziranga National Park?
A) Desert dunes B) Volcanic mountains C) Snow-covered Lower Himalayan peaks D) Coastal cliffs
- 73. Where is the interpretation centre located in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Kohora range B) Near the park entrance C) Bagori range D) Durgapur village
- 74. What percentage of tourists found rhino sightings most enjoyable?
A) 50 percent B) 60 percent C) 90 percent D) 80 percent
- 75. Which group of tourists is more likely to support park protection financially?
A) Local tourists B) All tourists equally C) Tourists from neighboring countries D) Foreign tourists
- 76. What do local tourists favor supporting financially?
A) Park protection B) Veterinary services C) Tourism infrastructure D) Local wildlife research
- 77. How many species of orchids does the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park house?
A) More than 500 species B) 300 species C) 200 species D) 100 species
- 78. How many hotels or lodges are located just outside Kaziranga National Park as of 2007?
A) 10 B) 50 C) 20 D) About 35
- 79. How many of the hotels or lodges just outside the park are run by the government?
A) All of them B) Ten C) None D) Four
- 80. How many people do the hotels or lodges employ?
A) About 300 B) 200 C) 500 D) 100
- 81. What facilities do some families offer just outside Kaziranga National Park?
A) Guided tours B) Boat rides C) Camping sites D) Home stay facilities
- 82. How many shops selling souvenirs and locally handmade woven cloth are there just outside the park?
A) 15 B) 26 C) 50 D) 40
- 83. In what year did Kaziranga National Park gain international prominence through a documentary?
A) 1975 B) 1996 C) 1961 D) 1980
- 84. Who produced the documentary that first brought Kaziranga National Park to international attention?
A) Gautam Saikia B) Bhupen Hazarika C) Mark Shand D) Robin Banerjee
- 85. What was the estimated annual flow benefits of Kaziranga Tiger Reserve in rupees?
A) 21 million rupees B) 3.49 billion rupees C) 5.73 billion rupees D) 9.8 billion rupees
- 86. Who authored the book 'Queen of the Elephants'?
A) Mark Shand B) Anwaruddin Choudhury C) Arup Dutta D) Ranjit Barthakur
- 87. Which award did the book 'Queen of the Elephants' win in 1996?
A) Prix Litteraire d'Amis B) Vatavaran Award C) Thomas Cook Travel Book Award D) Shankar's Award
- 88. Who is referred to as the first female mahout in recent times in the context of Kaziranga?
A) Bhupen Hazarika B) Mark Shand C) Robin Banerjee D) Parbati Barua
- 89. What was the value of recreation in Kaziranga's annual flow benefits?
A) 150 million rupees B) 17 million rupees C) 9.8 billion rupees D) 21 million rupees
- 90. Which author wrote 'The Birds of Kaziranga National Park: A checklist'?
A) Ranjit Barthakur B) Anwaruddin Choudhury C) C.P. Oberai D) Bittu Sahgal
- 91. What was the value of carbon sequestration in Kaziranga's annual flow benefits?
A) 5.73 billion rupees B) 17 million rupees C) 21 million rupees D) 150 million rupees
- 92. Which song mentions Kaziranga?
A) A song by Mark Shand B) A song by Bhupen Hazarika C) A song by Robin Banerjee D) A song by Arup Dutta
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