Common Geography GK Questions and Answers

Tropical type of forests are found near the equator

Madhav Shivpuri National Park is rich in wildlife. Tigers are kept in captivity in the protected area of Madhav National Park in Shivpuri. These tigers are then released and are free to roam within the park boundaries. Tigers can be seen by visitors sitting in forest hides and shooting boxes.

Kugti Sanctuary is the second largest sanctuary in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at an altitude of 2,195 meters to 5,040 meters. To the west, the Tundah Sanctuary surrounds this sanctuary with a forest corridor.

The landscape of the sanctuary is varied, and it is rich in abundant flora and fauna. The area is home to some rare flower species as well as many medicinal plants.

Nagarhole National Park is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka, India. This park was declared the 37th tiger reserve of India in 1999.

It is estimated that this forest extends to 1,80,000 square kilometers in India and Bangladesh. 2. The part of the forest falling within the Indian border is called Sundarban National Park.

West Bengal has 3 international borders. West Bengal shares international borders with Bangladesh in the east, Bhutan in the north and Nepal in the northwest.

Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

The correct answer is Western Ghats. The Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot of the world with over 5,000 flowering plants, 139 mammals, 508 birds and 179 amphibian species. There are at least 325 globally endangered species here.

Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) has the highest position in the world. It also has economic importance. This tree is mainly found in the forests of Karnataka and is also found at some places in other parts of India.

The Indian Forest Research Institute, located on the Dehradun-Chakrata motorable road, 7 km from Ghantaghar in Dehradun city, is the largest forest-based training institute in India. Most of the forest officers in India come from this institute. The building of the Forest Research Institute is very magnificent and it also has a museum.