Q. Consider the following statements regarding National Parks in India:

1. Kaziranga National Park is renowned for its population of the one-horned rhinoceros and is located in Assam.
2. Sundarbans National Park, known for its mangrove ecosystem, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is the first national park established in India.
4. Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only habitat of the Asiatic lion.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: All Four
Notes:

1. Kaziranga National Park
   • It is famous for its population of the one-horned rhinoceros, hosting over two-thirds of their global population.
   • Located in Assam, the park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. Sundarbans National Park
   • Situated in West Bengal, it is part of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, which is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.
   • It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represents the world's largest tidal halophytic mangrove ecosystem.
3. Jim Corbett National Park
   • Located in Uttarakhand, it was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, making it the first national park in India.
   • It was renamed in honor of Jim Corbett, a famous hunter and conservationist.
4. Gir National Park
   • Found in Gujarat, it is the sole habitat of the Asiatic lion, which is an endangered species.
   • The park plays a crucial role in the conservation of this iconic species.

Thus, all the statements are correct.