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Question

Which one of the national parks does NOT belong to Madhya Pradesh?

The correct answer is

Jim Corbett Park

Identifying National Parks Not in Madhya Pradesh

The question asks us to identify which of the listed national parks is not located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Let's examine the location of each national park mentioned in the options:

  • Kanha National Park: Kanha National Park is a famous national park and tiger reserve located in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh. It is well-known for its significant population of Bengal tigers, leopards, and barasingha (swamp deer).
  • Madhav National Park: Madhav National Park is located in the Shivpuri district of the Gwalior region in northwestern Madhya Pradesh. It was established in 1959 and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, antelopes, and different bird species.
  • Bandhavgarh National Park: Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It is renowned for having one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers in India and is also known for its rich biodiversity and historical fort.
  • Jim Corbett Park: Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. It is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and later renamed in honor of Jim Corbett. It is famous for its tiger population.

Based on the locations:

Kanha National Park, Madhav National Park, and Bandhavgarh National Park are all situated in Madhya Pradesh.

Jim Corbett Park is located in Uttarakhand, not Madhya Pradesh.

Therefore, Jim Corbett Park is the national park that does NOT belong to Madhya Pradesh.

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