UPSC Prelims 2020 · Question 55 of 100

UPSC Prelims 2020 question on Desert National Park

With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?

1. It is spread over two districts.

2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.

3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: C. 1 and 3 only

Verdict

Correct statements: 1 and 3 → Option (c).

Analysis

Desert National Park, Rajasthan, India, is situated in the west Indian state of Rajasthan near the towns of Jaisalmer and Barmer. This is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3162 km².

Statement by statement

Statement 1 – CORRECT: The Desert National Park (DNP) covers an area of 3162 km² of which 1900 km² is in Jaisalmer district and remaining 1262 km² is in Barmer district of Rajasthan State. Hence it is spread over two districts. Hence statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2 – INCORRECT: The Thar desert is the most thickly populated desert in the world with an average density of 83 persons per sq km. There IS human habitation inside and around the park. Hence statement 2 is not correct.

Statement 3 – CORRECT: The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). Hence statement 3 is correct.

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