_______ is the first reserve forest of India.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Satpura National Park.

Key Points

Satpura National Park is a wildlife habitat located on the border of Satpura in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh.
- It is surrounded by Bori and Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuaries.
- It was first introduced by the popular bird watcher Dr. Salim Ali in the year 1981.
- Terrain: Sandstone peaks, narrow valleys, ravines, and dense forests.
- Fauna: Indian giant squirrel, porcupine, hornbill, peacock.
- Flora: Sal, teak, tendu, Phyllanthus Emblica, medicinal plants.
- The Denwa River is the main water source of the park.

Important Points

Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
- Also known as Hailey National Park, it is the oldest national park established in the year 1936.
- The park includes the Patli Doon valley formed by the Ram Ganga river.
Ranthambore National Park is located in Sawai Madhapur, Rajasthan.
- It is bounded by the Banas River in the north and the Chambal River in the south.
Gir National Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, western India.