Which of the following pairs (National Park - State/Union Territory) is not correctly matched? 

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  1. Pin Valley - Jammu and Kashmir
  2. Bandipur - Karnataka
  3. Rajaji - Uttarakhand
  4. Simlipal -Odisha

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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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