Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ? (National Park

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(National Park) : (Famous for)

1. Ranthambhore : Tiger
2. Periyar : Elephant
3. Manas : Lion
4. Gir : Rhinoceros

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1, 2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 4 only
2 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2016
The correct answer is B) 1 and 2 only.
– Pair 1 (Ranthambhore : Tiger) is correctly matched. Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan is renowned for its tiger population and conservation efforts.
– Pair 2 (Periyar : Elephant) is correctly matched. Periyar National Park in Kerala is famous for its elephant reserve and tiger reserve.
– Pair 3 (Manas : Lion) is incorrectly matched. Manas National Park in Assam is known for tigers, pygmy hogs, elephants, and rhinos, but not lions. Asiatic Lions are primarily found in Gir National Park.
– Pair 4 (Gir : Rhinoceros) is incorrectly matched. Gir National Park in Gujarat is famous as the last refuge of the Asiatic Lion. Rhinoceroses (especially the Indian single-horned rhino) are found in parks like Kaziranga and Manas in Assam.
National Parks are areas designated for the protection and conservation of wildlife and biodiversity. Each park often has specific flagship species it is particularly known for, although they host a variety of flora and fauna.