Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Animal |
| (A) Sunderbans | (I) Lion |
| (B) Periyar | (II) Wild ass |
| (C) Rann of Kutch | (III) Bengal tiger |
| (D) Gir | (IV) Elephant |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(A) Sunderbans — this matches (III) Bengal tiger. This mangrove forest of the Ganga delta in West Bengal is the home of the Royal Bengal tiger.
(B) Periyar — this matches (IV) Elephant. The Periyar reserve in Kerala is known for its herds of wild elephants.
(C) Rann of Kutch — this matches (II) Wild ass. The salt desert of Gujarat is the last home of the Indian wild ass.
(D) Gir — this matches (I) Lion. The Gir forest of Gujarat is the only home of the Asiatic lion.