Which of the following is the largest national park in India by area?
2023
Which of the following is the largest national park in India by area?
Answer: A. Hemis National Park — ConceptWhen protected areas are compared by size, “largest” refers to their notified or officially reported land area measured in the same unit. The…
- A.
Hemis National Park
- B.
Dachigam National Park
- C.
Kaziranga National Park
- D.
Desert National Park
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Correct answer: A
Concept
When protected areas are compared by size, “largest” refers to their notified or officially reported land area measured in the same unit. The comparison must use area, not species diversity, popularity, or visitor numbers.
Application
Compare the official area figures for the four named protected areas.
Park | Region | Officially listed or reported area |
|---|---|---|
Hemis National Park | Ladakh | 3,350 km² in the Wildlife Institute of India database; a later WII study notes expansion to 4,750 km² |
Dachigam National Park | Jammu and Kashmir | 171.25 km² |
Kaziranga National Park | Assam | about 1,090 km² |
Desert National Park | Rajasthan | 3,162 km² |
Cross-check
Even the older 3,350 km² listing for Hemis exceeds the 3,162 km² figure for Desert National Park, the nearest option by area. The other two options are much smaller.
Therefore, Hemis National Park is the largest among the given options.