Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List I (Forest Conservation Type) | List II (Place) |
|---|---|
| A. National Park | 1. Dudhwa |
| B. Sanctuary | 2. Bhitarkanika |
| C. Biosphere Reserve | 3. Chilika |
| D. Tiger Reserve | 4. Nokrek |
A. National Park: Dudhwa National Park is located in Uttar Pradesh.
B. Sanctuary: Chilika Lake area includes the Nalabana Bird Sanctuary in Odisha.
C. Biosphere Reserve: Nokrek National Park is part of the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in Meghalaya.
D. Tiger Reserve: Dudhwa National Park is also a designated Tiger Reserve. Bhitarkanika is primarily known as a National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its mangrove ecosystem and saltwater crocodiles, and is not a major Tiger Reserve.
Mapping based on common or primary classifications:
National Park – Dudhwa (1)
Sanctuary – Chilika (3)
Biosphere Reserve – Nokrek (4)
Tiger Reserve – Dudhwa (1)
Let’s examine the options given the list format (A, B, C, D matched with 1, 2, 3, 4):
Option A: A-2 (Bhitarkanika), B-3 (Chilika), C-4 (Nokrek), D-1 (Dudhwa).
Option B: A-1 (Dudhwa), B-4 (Nokrek), C-3 (Chilika), D-2 (Bhitarkanika).
Option C: A-2 (Bhitarkanika), B-4 (Nokrek), C-3 (Chilika), D-1 (Dudhwa).
Option D: A-1 (Dudhwa), B-3 (Chilika), C-4 (Nokrek), D-2 (Bhitarkanika).
Based on the common designations:
A. National Park: Dudhwa (1)
B. Sanctuary: Chilika (3)
C. Biosphere Reserve: Nokrek (4)
D. Tiger Reserve: Dudhwa (1)
Let’s re-evaluate the options against these probable matches.
Option D suggests:
A. National Park – Dudhwa (1) – Correct
B. Sanctuary – Chilika (3) – Correct (Nalabana Bird Sanctuary within Chilika)
C. Biosphere Reserve – Nokrek (4) – Correct (Nokrek Biosphere Reserve)
D. Tiger Reserve – Bhitarkanika (2). This is incorrect. Bhitarkanika is a National Park/Sanctuary, not a Tiger Reserve.
Let’s re-examine Option A:
A. National Park – Bhitarkanika (2) – Correct (Bhitarkanika is a National Park)
B. Sanctuary – Chilika (3) – Correct (Nalabana Bird Sanctuary within Chilika)
C. Biosphere Reserve – Nokrek (4) – Correct (Nokrek Biosphere Reserve)
D. Tiger Reserve – Dudhwa (1) – Correct (Dudhwa is a Tiger Reserve)
Option A provides the correct mapping for all four entries. There was a mix-up in my initial assessment of which option matched which set of numbers.