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: -Named after Jim Corbett, the Irish, Indian-born hunter and naturalist, it was the first park established in India when it was first created in 1936 as Hailey National Park. The park didn’t fare so well during WWII when it suffered poaching and tree felling, but Jim Corbett Park is now a major eco-tourism destination.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Established in 1936, this is India’s first national park. It is named after the legendary naturalist and conservationist Jim Corbett.

Detailed explanation-5: -It was launched on 1st April 1973. It was launched from Jim Corbett National Park, which was located in Uttarakhand. It was launched by Union Government of India under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Nodal Implementing Agency: National Tiger Conservation Authority.