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Q116 (CDS-II/2014) Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Protected Areas › National parks network Answer Verified

Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. In June 2014, the World Heritage Committee has inscribed the Great Himalayan National Park Conserva- tion Area (GHNPCA) on the World Heritage List on the basis of UNESCO Guidelines. 2. The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is located in Sikkim. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Statement 1 is correct. The World Heritage Committee inscribed the Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA) on the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2014 during its 38th session in Doha, Qatar. It was recognized under the natural criteria for its outstanding significance for biodiversity conservation. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is located in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh, not Sikkim . While Sikkim is home to the Khangchendzonga National Park (another World Heritage Site), GHNP is situated in the Western Himalayas . The park is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, including endangered species like the Western Tragopan and Snow Leopard. Therefore, only the first statement regarding the 2014 UNESCO inscription is accurate.

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  1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 1: Geographical Diversity of India > DON'T MISS OUT > p. 7
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