UPSC Prelims 2004 · General Studies
Question 107: Environment and Ecology
Match List I (Biosphere Reserve) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) Simlipal (B) Dehong Deband (C) Nokrek (D) Kanchenjunga List II 1. Sikkim 2. Uttaranchal 3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. Orissa 5. Meghalaya Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Simlipal is in Orissa (Odisha), Dihang-Dibang (Dehong Deband) is in Arunachal Pradesh, Nokrek is in Meghalaya and Kanchenjunga is in Sikkim, in the high Himalaya. Simlipal is also a tiger reserve, and Nokrek lies in the Garo Hills. So the matches are A-4, B-3, C-5, D-1.
- A. Simlipal - Orissa.
- B. Dehong Deband (Dihang-Dibang) - Arunachal Pradesh.
- C. Nokrek - Meghalaya.
- D. Kanchenjunga - Sikkim.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Gives Simlipal to Sikkim, which is wrong.
- (b) Gives Dehong Deband to Meghalaya, which is wrong.
- (c) Gives Simlipal to Sikkim, which is wrong.
- (d) Correct: A-4, B-3, C-5, D-1.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2004, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.