WBCS.LIVE practice question

In which state is Gorumara National Park located?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Assam
  2. West Bengal
  3. Uttarakhand
  4. Bihar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: West Bengal

Explanation: The correct answer is B. West Bengal. Gorumara National Park is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is famous for its population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros and also shelters elephants, gaurs, leopards, and various bird species. The park covers an area of about 80 sq km and is part of the Dooars region, known for its rich biodiversity. It was declared a National Park in 1994 and is an important wildlife tourism spot in North Bengal.