Indian Flora and Fauna

Royal Manas National Park is Bhutan's oldest national park, established in 1966. Located in the southern foothills of Bhutan, it spans Zhemgang, Gelephu, and Sarpang districts, covering rich tropical forests and diverse wildlife including Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, and golden langurs.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka, known for its biodiversity and bird species. Gir Sanctuary is in Gujarat (famous for Asiatic lions), Kaziranga is in Assam (famous for one-horned rhinos), and Tadoba National Park is in Maharashtra (famous for tigers).

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, is India's oldest national park. Option D is correct. It was named after the legendary hunter-conservationist Jim Corbett.

Project Tiger is India's most prominent wildlife conservation initiative, launched in 1973 (the question's 1972 likely refers to the Wildlife Protection Act passage year). The project aimed to protect the endangered Bengal tiger and its habitat. Operation Tiger is not the official name of any Indian conservation project.

Desert National Park in Rajasthan is India's largest national park by area, spanning approximately 3,162 sq km. It protects the unique desert ecosystem and wildlife like the Great Indian Bustard. Namdapha is large but smaller than Desert National Park.

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is located in northwestern India, primarily in Rajasthan. It forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. The Taklamakan and Gobi deserts are in China, while the Sahara is in Africa.

Baggu is the official mascot of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club. The mascot represents a maroon-colored character, reflecting the club's traditional color. Sheru has been associated with other sporting events in India, while 'Mohona' and 'Tiger' are not the club's official mascots.

The Asiatic lion is found only in the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, India. This is the last remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion subspecies. Ranthambore is known for tigers, Sundarbans for Bengal tigers, and Kaziranga for one-horned rhinoceros.

The Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is India's national tree. It is revered for its longevity and expansive canopy. The Banyan symbolizes longevity and is deeply rooted in Indian culture and mythology. Neem, Babul, and Karanj are important trees but not designated as national symbols.

Approximately 45% of the world's remaining wild giant panda population lives in China's Min Shan mountain range, making it a crucial habitat for conservation. This mountainous region in Sichuan and Gansu provinces provides the bamboo forests and rugged terrain that pandas need to survive.

Bandhavgarh National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh, known for its high tiger density. Uttarakhand has Jim Corbett and Rajaji, Jharkhand has Palamau and Maharashtra has Tadoba and Melghat - none of which are Bandhavgarh.

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is world-famous for its one-horned rhinoceros population. It has the highest density of rhinos in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While it also has tigers and elephants, it's primarily known for rhino conservation.

Dudhwa National Park is located in Uttar Pradesh, in the Terai region near the Nepal border. It's known for barasingha (swamp deer) and tiger conservation. Sikkim has Khangchendzonga, Kerala has several parks but not Dudhwa, and Madhya Pradesh has different parks.