Question 3815
In the following question, certain pairs of words are given, out of which the words in all pairs except one, bear a certain common relationship. Choose the odd pair.
Answer
Corbett : Himanchal Pradesh
Why?
The correct answer is Corbett : Himanchal Pradesh . Key Points The relationship presented in the pairs is between a famous National Park and its corresponding Indian State . Kaziranga National Park is correctly located in the state of Assam . It is a world-renowned site known for harboring the world's largest population of great one-horned rhinoceroses and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 . Gir National Park is correctly located in Gujarat (often spelled Gujrat in regional contexts). It is the only natural habitat where Asiatic Lions can be found in the wild globally, making it a critical conservation zone for this species. Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is correctly situated in the state of Kerala . Located high in the Cardamom Hills and Pandalam Hills of the southern Western Ghats , it is an important Tiger Reserve and Elephant Reserve . Jim Corbett National Park is incorrectly paired with Himachal Pradesh . It is actually located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand . Since all other pairs are correctly matched, this pair is the odd one out . Additional Information Jim Corbett National Park : It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park , making it India's oldest national park . The park was named after Jim Corbett , a British-Indian hunter and tracker-turned-conservationist, who played a key role in its establishment. It was the first area to be included under the Project Tiger initiative launched on April 1, 1973 , to protect the Bengal Tiger from extinction. Conservation Status : India currently has over 100 national parks protecting various ecological zones. Assam and Kerala are noted for high biodiversity , while Gujarat is essential for the preservation of the dry deciduous forest ecosystem of the Saurashtra region.
