Question 2504

Which of the following is not correctly matched - National Park - State Gir - Rajasthan Manas - Assam Dudhwa - Uttar Pradesh Kanha - Madhya Pradesh

Answer

Gir - Rajasthan

Why?

The correct answer is Gir - Rajasthan . Key Points Gir National Park is located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat , not Rajasthan ; it was established in 1965 and is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion . Hence, Gir matches with Gujarat, making the given pair incorrect. Manas National Park is situated in the state of Assam and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site , a Project Tiger reserve, and an Elephant Reserve . Hence, Manas matches with Assam. Dudhwa National Park is located in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh and is part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve , representing the Terai ecosystem. Hence, Dudhwa matches with Uttar Pradesh. Kanha National Park , also known as Kanha Tiger Reserve , is the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh and is famous for saving the Barasingha (Swamp Deer) from extinction. Hence, Kanha matches with Madhya Pradesh. Additional Information Protected Areas in Rajasthan: Ranthambore National Park: Located in Sawai Madhopur , famous for its Bengal Tiger population. Sariska Tiger Reserve: Situated in Alwar district, it is part of the Aravalli Range . Keoladeo National Park: Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary , it is a famous avifauna sanctuary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Desert National Park: One of the largest national parks in India, located near Jaisalmer , known for the Great Indian Bustard . Wildlife Conservation in India: The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 provides the legal framework for the protection of various species of wild animals and plants. Project Tiger was launched in 1973 to ensure a viable population of tigers in their natural habitats.