UPSC Prelims 2010·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

Consider the following pairs : Protected area Well-known for 1. Bhiterkanika, Orissa ... Salt Water Crocodile 2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan ... Great Indian Bustard 3. Eravikulam, Kerala ... Hoolak Gibbon Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

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  1. A1 only
  2. B1 and 2 onlyCorrect
  3. C2 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Explanation: 1. Bhiterkanika, Orissa ... Salt Water Crocodile: This pair is correctly matched. Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is a significant wetland ecosystem and is renowned for its conservation efforts for saltwater crocodiles, being home to one of the largest populations in India. 2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan ... Great Indian Bustard: This pair is correctly matched. The Desert National Park in Rajasthan is a crucial habitat and one of the last remaining strongholds for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB). 3. Eravikulam, Kerala ... Hoolak Gibbon: This pair is incorrectly matched. Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is famous for the Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered mountain goat. Hoolock Gibbons, the only ape species found in India, are endemic to the northeastern states of India, not Kerala. Therefore, only pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched.
geography: Consider the following pairs : Protected area Well-known for 1. Bhiterkanika, Orissa ... Salt Water Crocodile 2. Desert

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