2014
Q.
Set A
Environment & Ecology
Protected Areas
Consider the following pairs :
- Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram
- Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim
- Saramati Peak : Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Potential Trap
Location Swap: Gumti is a lesser-known sanctuary, placed in Sikkim instead of Tripura.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: CThe correct answer is Option C.
Pair 1 is Correct: Dampa Tiger Reserve is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Mizoram.
Pair 2 is Incorrect: Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura, not Sikkim. It is associated with the Gumti reservoir.
Pair 3 is Correct: Saramati Peak is the highest peak in Nagaland, located on the India-Myanmar border.
Value Addition
- Dampa: Known for cloud leopards and leaf monkeys.
- Saramati: It is an ultra-prominent peak and part of the Purvanchal range.
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