In which year Silent Valley was declared as National Park?

1988
1982
1984
1981

The correct answer is: B. 1982

Silent Valley National Park is a national park in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. It is the first national park in Kerala and the eighth national park in India. The park was established in 1982 to protect the Silent Valley evergreen forest, which is one of the last remaining undisturbed tropical forests in the Western Ghats. The park is home to a variety of plant and animal life, including elephants, tigers, leopards, and a variety of birds.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option A: 1988 is the year when the Silent Valley Hydroelectric Project was cancelled.
  • Option C: 1984 is the year when the Silent Valley National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
  • Option D: 1981 is the year when the Silent Valley Hydroelectric Project was proposed.