Question

Select the State from amongst the following, with the maximum number of wild-life sanctuaries.

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Maharashtra

Answer:

Option D: Maharashtra

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Maharashtra”.

Andaman and Nicobar Island has 96 wildlife sanctuaries.

Maharashtra has 49 Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of National Parks (11) in India. It also has 24 Wildlife sanctuaries.