Question

In a national park, protection is provided to
A. Entire ecosystem
B. Flora and Fauna
C. Fuana only
D. Flora only

Answer 1

A national park is an area created and regulated by national governments for conservation purposes. Its main aim is to protect our natural environment.

Complete Answer:
First, let's know more about national parks. National parks are used to conservation purposes and they are made and protected by the government. They are also utilized for recreational and educational purposes.
- In India large areas are reserved under national parks. Currently, India has 103 national parks protecting our biodiversity in its pristine form.
- Jim Corbett National park in Uttarakhand is the oldest national park in India hosting more than 200 wild tigers and many migratory birds.
- Australia with 600 national parks is the country with the maximum number of national parks in the world. A national park is usually symbolic for a country and showcases its biodiversity.

Let us analyse the options to find the correct answer.
- Option A) An ecosystem is a complex where living organisms live in conjunction with their physical environment i.e all the non living components. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option B) A national park provides protection to both flora and fauna i.e plant and animal life respectively in their natural state. Hence, this is the correct option.
- Option C) and D) A national park protects both Flora and Fauna. Hence both these options are irrelevant and incorrect.

Thus the correct answer is option B) Flora and Fauna.

Note: A national park has fixed boundaries within which the flora and fauna are protected. These plant and animal species are of spiritual, scientific, historical and environmental significance. Human activities are not allowed in the protected areas.