Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I (Park/Sanctuary) | List-II (State) |
A. Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary | 1. Madhya Pradesh |
B. Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary | 2. Rajasthan |
C. Kanha National Park | 3. Kerala |
D. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary | 4. Jammu and Kashmir |
Codes:
A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Dachigam → Jammu and Kashmir: Dachigam is located near Srinagar. It was earlier a Wildlife Sanctuary and was upgraded to a National Park in 1981. It is particularly important as a habitat of the Hangul or Kashmir Stag.
Keoladeo Ghana → Rajasthan: Keoladeo National Park is situated at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. It was formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and was declared a National Park in 1982.
Kanha → Madhya Pradesh: Kanha National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh and forms an important part of the Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Periyar → Kerala: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kerala. The Kerala Forest Department lists it as Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and as part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve.