Question:
Match List I with List II:
List-I (Wildlife Sanctuary)
(a) Kias
(b) Tarla
(c) Tundah
(d) Bandli
List-II (District)
(i) Kullu
(ii) Shimla
(iii) Chamba
(iv) Mandi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(C) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
(D) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
The correct answer is (A) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv).
Explanation
Here’s the correct matching of each wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh with its district:
- (a) Kias Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the (i) Kullu district.
- (b) Tarla Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Talra) is situated in the (ii) Shimla district.
- (c) Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the (iii) Chamba district.
- (d) Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the (iv) Mandi district.
Analysis of Other Options
- (B), (C), and (D) are incorrect as they do not align the sanctuaries with their actual district locations.
Other Major Wildlife Sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh
🏞️ Great Himalayan National Park – Kullu
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is one of the most significant protected areas in the Himalayas, home to numerous rare species like the snow leopard and western tragopan.
🦢 Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary – Kangra
- A major wetland and Ramsar site, this sanctuary is a crucial wintering ground for hundreds of thousands of migratory birds, especially the bar-headed goose.
🦌 Chail Wildlife Sanctuary – Solan
- Located near the popular hill station of Chail, this sanctuary is known for its populations of goral, sambar, and barking deer.
🏔️ Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary – Lahaul & Spiti
- Situated in the cold desert region, this is one of the highest-altitude wildlife sanctuaries in the world and an important habitat for the snow leopard.