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 :
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2016
– 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.