UPSC 2014EnvironmentModerate

Consider the following pairs : 1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim 3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

Correct answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Option (c) is correct because Dampa Tiger Reserve is located in Mizoram and Saramati Peak is the highest point in Nagaland. Pair 2 is incorrect because Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Tripura, not Sikkim, which makes options (b) and (d) false. The core concept tested is the precise geographical mapping of protected areas and physical landmarks across the Northeast Indian states.

Indian Geography / EnvironmentProtected Areas and PeaksDampa Tiger ReserveMizoramGumti Wildlife SanctuarySikkimSaramati PeakNagalandProtected AreasWildlife SanctuariesMountain Peaks

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