Think You're a Geography Genius? Try This Quiz on National Parks of the World

The world is filled with spectacular natural beauty and to protect the wildlife, national parks are established to ensure that the future generations can reap the benefits. But do you know about the world's most popular national parks? This simple and engaging GK Quiz will check how well you know about the national parks in the world and learn some amazing facts. 

GK Quiz on National Parks in the World

Question 1: In which year was this first national park of the world established? What’s its name?

Answer: Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872

Explanation:The national park concept was first used by the US, when Yellowstone was created in 1872. Broad and enormous, it features peaks, explosive geysers, alpine lakes, deep forests, and an abundance of wild animals. It is spread across 2.2 million acres of Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. 

Question 2: Which is the most visited National Park in the USA?

Answer: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Explanation: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States with nearly 13 million visitors each year  which is almost three times as many as the Grand Canyon.

Question 3: What percentage of the world's geysers can be found in Yellowstone National Park?

Yellowstone National Park is home to what fraction of the world's total geysers?

Answer: Two-thirds (more than 300 geysers)

Explanation:UNESCO mentions: “The vast natural forest of Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 9,000 km2 ; 96% of the park lies in Wyoming, 3% in Montana and 1% in Idaho. Yellowstone contains half of all the world's known geothermal features, with more than 10,000 examples. It also has the world's largest concentration of geysers (more than 300 geyers, or two thirds of all those on the planet). Established in 1872, Yellowstone is equally known for its wildlife, such as grizzly bears, wolves, bison and wapitis.”

Question 4: Which national park in Africa is known for its annual Great Migration? 

Answer: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Explanation: Serengeti National Park is probably the most widely recognized national park in Tanzania, with a total of 22 national parks found in the country. It is the place where most of the annual Great Migration happens, the home of the Big Five and countless others. 

Question 5: Where is Kruger National Park located?

Answer: South Africa

Explanation: Kruger National Park is located at the north east corner of South Africa with an area of more than 19000 square kms. It's known for its conservation programs, and it also has incredible wildlife, waterfalls, forests and mountains. 

Question 6: What is the name of the national park in China which inspired the floating mountains for the Hollywood movie, Avatar?

Answer: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Explanation:The most well-known landmark in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain with an elevation of 3540 feet. The park also has many sandstone pillars and is home to more than 500 species of animal life. 

Question 7: Which national park has the record for the world's longest known cave system?

Answer: Mammoth Cave National Park, USA

Explanation: The world's longest known cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park contains over 400 miles of explored caves. It's in the state of Kentucky in the United States. 

Question 8: Which is Thailand's first national park?

Answer: Khao Yai National Park

Explanation: Khao Yai National Park was the first national park to be established in Thailand in 1962, and is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the largest remaining Monsoon forests of Asia with Elephant, bears, otters, gibbons, and Large pythons.

Question 9:  Plitvice Lakes National Park, renowned for cascading lakes and waterfalls, is situated in which country?

Answer: Croatia

Explanation:Plitvice Lakes National Park is located in Croatia on the Balkan peninsula. It's renowned for a series of lakes connected by many waterfalls and streams, some of which are underground. 

Question 10: What is the approximate percentage of Kenya's GDP generated from its wildlife tourism and national parks? 

Answer: More than 7%

Explanation: The World Travel and Tourism Council mentions: “Research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed Kenya’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to contribute a record KSh1.2TN to the economy this year, a record 24% above 2019 levels and equivalent to more than 7% of national GDP.” 

National parks are nature's treasures. If you answered all 10 correctly or just some, we hope this quiz made you curious to explore the wild places of the world a little more.