India wildlife quiz: national parks, sanctuaries and reserves
Read a clue about a national park, tiger reserve, bird sanctuary or wetland and tap where it is on the map of India. Each answer comes with a short note on the animals and habitat there.
You can play the wildlife rounds on any day, from the subject list on the home page.
125+ map clues and 115+ quiz questions in this collection, covering 36 states and union territories.
What's covered
- Tiger reserves and national parks
- Bird sanctuaries and wetlands
- Species and the habitats they live in
- Zoos and conservation sites
Try three sample questions
1. Which national park in Rajasthan is a UNESCO-listed wetland famous for migratory birds?
- • Desert National Park
- • Keoladeo National Park
- • Ranthambore National Park
- • Sariska National Park
Show the answer
Keoladeo National Park. the Bharatpur wetland supports large numbers of resident and migratory birds.
2. Which wetland in Gujarat is famous for large gatherings of flamingos and other waterbirds?
- • Deepor Beel
- • Harike Wetland
- • Keoladeo
- • Nal Sarovar
Show the answer
Nal Sarovar. the shallow wetland near Ahmedabad attracts large numbers of migratory waterbirds.
3. Which national park in Assam is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a tiger reserve?
- • Manas National Park
- • Nameri National Park
- • Orang National Park
- • Raimona National Park
Show the answer
Manas National Park. it has UNESCO World Heritage status and is also designated as a tiger reserve.
How to score higher
- Match the animal to its habitat. Desert, forest, mountain and coastal species live in very different places.
- Many sanctuaries are named after a nearby town, river or lake. Use it.
- Wetlands and bird sanctuaries are often on migration routes. Think of the coasts and the big river plains.
How scoring works
Each map clue is worth up to 100 points. Tap within about 15 km of the right spot for full marks. The score falls steadily with distance and reaches zero at 1,000 km. Five clues make a round of up to 500 points. In the multiple-choice quiz, faster correct answers score more and streaks add a bonus, for a best score of 1,300.
Frequently asked questions
- Which kinds of places appear?
- National parks, tiger reserves, bird sanctuaries, wetlands and a few zoos and conservation sites.
- Is the wildlife quiz free?
- Yes. There is no sign-up and no cost.