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Natural Resources
Question No. 190Interactive Test Mode
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Q190. Consider the following pairs: | Protected area | Well-known for | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Bhitarkanika, Orissa | Salt Water Crocodile | | 2. Desert National Park | Great Indian Bustard Rajasthan | | 3. Eravikulam, Kerala | Hoolak Gibbon | Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

Protected areaWell-known for
1. Bhitarkanika, OrissaSalt Water Crocodile
2. Desert National ParkGreat Indian Bustard Rajasthan
3. Eravikulam, KeralaHoolak Gibbon

Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1 and 2 only

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  • Pair 1 is correctly matched: Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is globally renowned for hosting the highest density of saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus).
  • Pair 2 is correctly matched: Desert National Park in Rajasthan is one of the most famous natural strongholds for the endangered Great Indian Bustard.
  • Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is famous for conserving the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Hoolock Gibbons are found strictly in the tropical forests of Northeast India, not Kerala.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q190)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Natural Resources
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 1 and 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2010 Q190

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 190 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Environment and Ecology (Natural Resources) question is Option (B): "1 and 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2010 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Natural Resources". You can explore all repeated questions from Natural Resources in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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