Hailey National Park was established during the British Raj in 1936 and was named after the then Governor of United Provinces, Sir Malcolm Hailey. After India's independence, its name was changed to Ramganga National Park and later, in 1956, it was renamed Jim Corbett National Park in honor of the famous hunter and naturalist Jim Corbett, who played a key role in its establishment.
The _______ is first national park established in India in the year 1936.
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2019 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Definition and Objectives of Wildlife Sanctuaries)
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