2007 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies
Question 70: Environment and Ecology
Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip?
aSimlipal National Park
bPeriyar Wildlife Sanctuary
cManjira Wildlife Sanctuary
dIndira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Top Slip is in the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, in the Anamalai Hills of Tamil Nadu. The name is said to come from the logs that used to be slid down the slope. Simlipal is in Odisha, Periyar in Kerala and Manjira in Telangana.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Simlipal is in Odisha.
- (b) Periyar is in Kerala.
- (c) Manjira is near Hyderabad.
- (d) Correct: Top Slip is in the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2007, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.