GS PrelimsEnvironmentBiosphere Reserves2004

Match List-I (Biosphere Reserves) with List-II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List-I (Biosphere Reserves) - List-II (States) 1. A. Similipal - 1. Sikkim 2. B. Dehong Deband - 2. Uttaranchal 3. C. Nokrek - 3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. D. Kanchenjunga - 4. Orissa 5. - 5. Meghalaya

A

A-1, B-3, C-5, D-4

B

A-4, B-5, C-2, D-1

C

A-1, B-5, C-2, D-4

D

A-4, B-3, C-5, D-1

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Matching the Biosphere Reserves with their corresponding States: 1. A. Similipal Biosphere Reserve - Located in Mayurbhanj district, Orissa (now Odisha). So, A matches with 4. 2. B. Dehong Deband (Dihang-Dibang) Biosphere Reserve - Located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. So, B matches with 3. 3. C. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve - Located in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. So, C matches with 5. 4. D. Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve - Located in the state of Sikkim. So, D matches with 1. Therefore, the correct matching sequence is A-4, B-3, C-5, D-1.

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