Q. Rajiv Gandhi National Park, which has been renamed as Orang National Park, is located in which Indian state?
Answer:
Assam
Notes:
- The Assam government has decided to rename Rajiv Gandhi National Park as Orang National Park.
- The Assam cabinet passed a resolution in this regard.
- The National Park covers an area of 79.28 sq km. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1985, and a national park in 1999.
- The Assam national park is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra in Darrang and Sonitpur districts.
- It is known for wild animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Rhinos, Pygmy Hog, and wild elephants