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Consider the following pairs : National Park River flowing through the Park (1). Corbett National Park : Ganga (2). Kaziranga National Park : Manas (3). Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a)
1 and 2
(b)
3 only
(c)
1 and 3
(d)
None
(D)
Consider the following pairs : (1). Nokrek Biosphere Reserve : Garo Hills (2). Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range (3). Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
(A)
Consider the following protected areas; 1. Bandipur 2. Bhitarkanika 3. Manas 4. Sunderbans Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
1 and 2 Only
1, 3 and 4 Only
2, 3 and 4 only
1,2, 3 and 4
(B)
Two important rivers- one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha- merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
Bhitarkanika
Chandipur-on-sea
Gopalpur-on-sea
Simlipal
Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited ‘ biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is /are correct ?
1 and 3 only
1,2 and 3
(C)
Out of all the Biosphere Reserves in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them?
Gulf of Mannar
Kanchenjunga
Nanda Devi
Sunderbans
Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Meghalaya
Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip?
Simlipal National Park
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
Consider the following statements concerning the Silent Valley National Park. 1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range. 2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park. 3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley’s rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2 only
2 and 3
Match List I (Biosphere Reserve) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below. List I (A) Simlipal (B) Dehong Deband (C) Nokrek (D) Kanchenjunga
List II 1. Sikkim 2. Uttaranchal 3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. Orrisa 5. Meghalaya
1 3 5 4
4 5 2 1
1 5 2 4
4 3 5 1