2013
Q. 32
Set A
Environment & Ecology
Protected Areas
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?
Smart Elimination
Manas River defines Manas National Park. If you know this simple association, Pair 2 is wrong (Kaziranga). This eliminates A and C.
Silent Valley is in Kerala; Kaveri is a major river but the local river is Kunthipuzha. D is the likely answer.
Potential Trap
Assuming major rivers nearby flow *through* the park.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: DThe correct answer is Option D.
Analysis:
- Corbett National Park: The river flowing through it is Ramganga, not Ganga. (Incorrect)
- Kaziranga National Park: The Brahmaputra flows along its northern boundary, and Diphlu flows through it. Manas river flows through Manas National Park. (Incorrect)
- Silent Valley National Park: The river is Kunthipuzha, not Kaveri. (Incorrect)
Therefore, none of the pairs are correctly matched.
Value Addition
- Silent Valley: Located in Nilgiri Hills, Kerala.
- Kaziranga: Famous for One-Horned Rhinoceros.
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