Q. Which MP national park first introduced the mascot "Bhoorsingh the Barasingha"? (MPPSC 2022)
Answer: Kanha National Park
Notes: Kanha National Park, established in 1955 in Madhya Pradesh, introduced the mascot "Bhoorsingh the Barasingha." It became a tiger reserve in 1973 under Project Tiger. The mascot represents the barasingha deer, native to the park, and promotes wildlife conservation. Kanha spans about 940 square kilometers and is renowned for its biodiversity.