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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following pairs (National Park - State/Union Territory) is not correctly matched?
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Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : Pin Valley - Jammu and Kashmir
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Key Points
- Pin Valley National Park is located in Himachal Pradesh, not Jammu and Kashmir.
- It is situated in the Lahaul and Spiti district and is famous for snow leopards and cold desert biodiversity.
- Bandipur National Park - Karnataka (Correct match)
- Located in Karnataka, Bandipur is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is known for its tigers and elephants.
- Rajaji National Park - Uttarakhand (Correct match)
- Located in Uttarakhand, Rajaji National Park is famous for its elephants, leopards, and tigers.
- Simlipal National Park - Odisha (Correct match)
- Located in Odisha, Simlipal is known for its tigers, elephants, and diverse flora and fauna.
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