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

Correct Answer: b) Pin Valley – Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation:

a) Rajaji – Uttarakhand:

This is correctly matched. Rajaji National Park is located in Uttarakhand and is known for its rich biodiversity and wildlife, including elephants and tigers.

b) Pin Valley – Jammu and Kashmir:

This is incorrectly matched. Pin Valley National Park is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, not Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in the cold desert region of Spiti Valley and is known for its snow leopards and unique flora and fauna.

c) Bandipur – Karnataka:

This is correctly matched. Bandipur National Park is located in Karnataka and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is famous for its tiger population and other wildlife.

d) Simlipal – Odisha:

This is correctly matched. Simlipal National Park is located in Odisha and is a significant tiger reserve. It is also known for its waterfalls and diverse flora and fauna.