SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 59

SSC MTS - 30/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q59

The Guindy National Park is located in which state?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Correct Answer is  option 3  i.e. Tamil Nadu.

Guindy National Park is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, within the city limits of Chennai. It is one of the smallest national parks in India, yet unique because it lies entirely inside a metropolitan area. Despite its small size, it is home to a variety of flora and fauna including spotted deer, blackbucks, jackals, and numerous bird species. The park is part of the larger Guindy Forest, which also includes the Raj Bhavan, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, and Children’s Park. It plays a key role in urban conservation and environmental education.

Other options :

  • Rajasthan: Known for Ranthambore and Desert National Park, not Guindy.

  • Maharashtra: Home to Sanjay Gandhi and Tadoba parks, not Guindy.

  • Madhya Pradesh: Known for Kanha, Bandhavgarh, not Guindy.