With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?

1. It is spread over two districts.
2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.
3. It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c)        

Explanation:

• The Desert National Park is located in the Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of the Indian state of Rajasthan, so statement 1 is correct.
• However, statement 2 is not correct as human activities are strictly prohibited in National Parks in India and no such order was passed by the Supreme Court.
• Statement 3 is correct as the Great Indian Bustard, which is the state animal of Rajasthan, is commonly found in the Desert National Park due to its natural habitat being arid and semi-arid areas.