2010 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2010 · General Studies
Question 64: Environment and Ecology
Consider the following pairs :
| Protected area | Well-known for | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhiterkanika, Orissa | Salt Water Crocodile |
| 2 | Desert National Park, Rajasthan | Great Indian Bustard |
| 3 | Eravikulam, Kerala | Hoolak Gibbon |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
a1 only
b1 and 2 only
c2 only
d1, 2 and 3
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Bhitarkanika in Odisha is known for its mangroves and the saltwater crocodile, so pair 1 is correct. Desert National Park in Rajasthan is a stronghold of the Great Indian Bustard, so pair 2 is correct. Eravikulam in Kerala is known for the Nilgiri tahr; the hoolock gibbon lives in the north-east (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and nearby states), so pair 3 is wrong. Remember: Eravikulam = Nilgiri tahr; hoolock gibbon = north-east India.
- 1. Bhitarkanika, Odisha, is known for the saltwater crocodile.
- 2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan, is a refuge of the Great Indian Bustard.
- 3. Eravikulam is known for the Nilgiri tahr; hoolock gibbons live in the north-east.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Pair 2 is also correct.
- (b) Right: pairs 1 and 2 are correct.
- (c) Pair 1 is also correct.
- (d) Pair 3 is wrong: Eravikulam is known for the Nilgiri tahr.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2010, General Studies, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.