Question
Download Solution PDFDachigam National Park is associated with which of the following?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Hangul or Kashmir Stag.
Key Points
- Dachigam NP is located 22 KM from Srinagar.
- It means "10 villages".
- It has been established for the conservation of Hangul.
- Its population has been declining at an alarming rate.
- Hangul is the state animal of Jammu and is the only species of Red Deer surviving.
- The conservation status of Hangul is Critically Endangered.
Additional Information
- Other National Parks in J&K-
- Dachigam National Park
- Kazinag National Park
- Kishtwar National Park
- Salim Ali (City Forest) National Park
- Khangchendzonga National Park (Sikkim) - it has a conservation park for Musk Deer
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