UPSC Geography Natural Vegetation and Wild Life / प्राकृतिक वनस्पति और वन्य जीवन Question Bank Soils, Vegetation and Wildlife

Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

List I (Biosphere Reserve)                  List II (Key feature)

A. Nokrek            1. Dugong or sea cow

B. Manas             2. Golden Langur, Red Panda

C. Great Nicobar      3. Saltwater Crocodile

D. Pachmarhi          4. Giant squirrel, flying squirrel

Code:

A) A-1       B-2       C-3       D-4

B) A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4

C) A-3       B-4       C-2       D-1

D) A-4       B-3       C-1       D-2

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

The correct biosphere reserve and their key fauna are as under:

Nokrek	Dugong or Sea cow
Manas	Golden Langur, Red Panda
Great Nicobar	Saltwater Crocodile
Panchmarhi	Giant squirrel, flying squirrel

List I (Biosphere Reserve)	List II (Key feature)
A. Nokrek	1. Dugong or sea cow
B. Manas	2. Golden Langur, Red Panda
C. Great Nicobar	3. Saltwater Crocodile
D. Pachmarhi	4. Giant squirrel, flying squirrel