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Question 9

Consider the following pairs:
1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram
2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim
3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

AOptions

A) 1 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

BSolution

Let's examine each pair:

1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram: This pair is correctly matched. Dampa Tiger Reserve is located in the Mamit district of Mizoram, India.

2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim: This pair is incorrectly matched. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Tripura, not Sikkim.

3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland: This pair is correctly matched. Mount Saramati is the highest peak in the state of Nagaland, India, and forms a natural boundary with Myanmar.

Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correctly matched.

CStrategy

For questions involving geographical locations like tiger reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, or peaks, and their corresponding states, precise factual knowledge is required. Regular review of maps and memorization of key biodiversity hotspots and geographical features can be beneficial.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under Indian Geography (Physical Geography - Mountains, National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries) and Environment & Ecology (Protected Areas).

EQuestion Analysis

Medium to Difficult. While Dampa is relatively well-known, Gumti and Saramati might be less common knowledge for some, making it challenging for those without detailed geographical recall.