Question
Distinguish between National Park and Sanctuary
Solution
National Park : It is preserved area meant for preserving its natural vegetation, wild life and natural beauty. At present there are 66 National Parks.
Example–Kaziranga in Assam is a National Park for rhinoceros.
Sanctuary : A sanctuary is a reserved area meant for preservation and development of endangered species. At present there are 368 sanctuaries covering 4.5% of total geographical area of the country. Bharatpur is a bird sanctuary.
