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Detailed explanation-1: -Q: Which was the first wildlife sanctuary in India? Answer: The first wildlife sanctuary of India is Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary that was established in 1875.

Detailed explanation-2: -Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, wildlife preserve in south-central Kerala state, southern India. The sanctuary is noted for herds of Asian elephants, sometimes having 50 members.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Thiruvananthapuram Zoological Park, one of the first Zoos in India, was established as early as 1859 as an annex to the Napier Museum . The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is home to 82 species from around the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1934, the lake reserve was converted into a game sanctuary, the Nellikkampatty Game Sanctuary, on the recommendation of S. C. H. Robinson, the first game warden. The game sanctuary covered an area of about 500 sq km. In 1950, some more area was added to create the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.