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Which of the following National Parks of India are declared as World Heritage by UNESCO? 1. Keoladeo National Park 2. Sundarbans National Park 3. Kaziranga National Park 4. Ranthambore National Park Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation
Based on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan), Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal), and Kaziranga National Park (Assam) are all designated as Natural World Heritage Sites [2]. Keoladeo was recognized for its significance as a major wintering area for aquatic birds [2]. Sundarbans is noted for its vast mangrove forests and tiger population [1]. Kaziranga is celebrated for its successful conservation of the one-horned rhinoceros [1]. While Ranthambore National Park is a famous tiger reserve in Rajasthan, it is not individually listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site [2]. Other natural sites in India include Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, and the Great Himalayan National Park [1]. Therefore, only statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
Sources
- [1] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > 7.r Natural World Sites > p. 434
- [2] https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/archive/2023/09/keoladeonationalparkreport/