SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1936, the first national park in India, Jim Corbett National park was established. Initially, it was known as Hailey National Park at the time of its establishment.

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: -National parks in Uttarakhand include the Corbett National Park (first national park of India) at Ramnagar in Nainital District, and Valley of Flowers National Park and Nanda Devi National Park in Chamoli District, which together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Detailed explanation-4: -Background of Jim Corbett National Park The British government had thought of establishing a game reserve as early as 1907 but it was only in 1936 that it came into fruition assisted by hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett.