Consider the following pairs:
| National Park | River flowing through the Park | ||
| 1. | Corbett National Park | : | Ganga |
| 2. | Kaziranga National Park | : | Manas |
| 3. | Silent Valley National Park | : | Kaveri |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D None
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The correct answer is D.
Corbett National Park and the Ramganga River:
- Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts of Uttarakhand, India.
- The park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and is India's first national park.
- The Ramganga River, a tributary of the Ganges, flows through the park, providing a crucial water source for the wildlife.
- The river also creates a unique riverine ecosystem within the park, supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Kaziranga National Park and the Brahmaputra River:
- Kaziranga National Park is situated in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, and Nagaon districts of Assam, India.
- The park is famous for its conservation of the one-horned rhinoceros and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The Brahmaputra River, one of the major rivers in Asia, flows along the northern boundary of the park.
- The river's annual flooding helps maintain the park's unique ecosystem, which consists of alluvial grasslands, tropical moist broadleaf forests, and numerous water bodies.
Silent Valley National Park and the Kunthi River:
- Silent Valley National Park is located in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India.
- The park is known for its undisturbed tropical evergreen forest and its rich biodiversity.
- The Kunthi River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha River (also known as the Nila River), flows through the park.
- The river plays a vital role in the ecosystem of the park, supporting numerous endemic species of flora and fauna.
It's important to note that while the Manas River does not flow through Kaziranga National Park, it does flow through the nearby Manas National Park, which is also located in Assam. Similarly, while the Kaveri River does not flow through Silent Valley National Park, it originates in the nearby Brahmagiri Hills of Karnataka.
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