INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -It was established as Hailey National Park in 1936 and was first renamed Ramganga in the mid-1950s, before the name was changed to Corbett later that decade in memory of Jim Corbett, a well-known British sportsman and writer. The park itself occupies an area of 201 square miles (521 square km).

Detailed explanation-2: -Established in 1936, this is India’s first national park. It is named after the legendary naturalist and conservationist Jim Corbett.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jim Corbett National Park was the first national park to be set up in India in 1936.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main purpose of a national park is to protect the natural environment of the area and conservation of biodiversity. Also, to promote education and recreation. In India, National Parks are IUCN category II protected areas. In 1936, the first National Park in India was established as Hailey National Park.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 1973, the Project Tiger was launched in the Corbett National Park of Uttarakhand. It was launched under the initiative of the Indian Government to save the depleting number of Bengal tigers.