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Human & Political Geography
Question No. 271Interactive Test Mode
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Q271. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?

Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Among the given options:

  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 9 National Parks (Campbell Bay, Galathea Bay, Mahatma Gandhi Marine, Middle Button, Mount Harriet/Manipur, North Button, Rani Jhansi Marine, Saddle Peak, South Button).
  • Assam: 7 National Parks (Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Orang, Dibru-Saikhowa, Raimona, Dihing Patkai).
  • Arunachal Pradesh: 2 National Parks (Mouling, Namdapha).
  • Meghalaya: 2 National Parks (Balpakram, Nokrek).

Among all States/UTs in India, Madhya Pradesh currently has the highest number of National Parks (12), but among the given choices, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has the maximum.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Andaman and Nicobar Islands have historically hosted 9 National Parks, the highest among Union Territories and higher than any single North-Eastern state listed.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q271)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2008 Q271

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2008 GS Paper I Question 271 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (A): "Andaman and Nicobar Islands". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2008 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands have historically hosted 9 National Parks, the highest among Union Territories and higher than any single NorthEastern state listed.

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