UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 1
Consider the following protected areas:
- Bandipur
- Bhitarkanika
- Manas
- Sunderbans
Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Bandipur, Manas and Sundarbans were designated tiger reserves, whereas Bhitarkanika is a national park renowned for saltwater crocodiles.
Statement/Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - Bandipur, Karnataka, is a tiger reserve under Project Tiger.
2: Incorrect - Bhitarkanika in Odisha is not a designated tiger reserve.
3: Correct - Manas in Assam is a tiger reserve and World Heritage Site.
4: Correct - Sundarbans in West Bengal is a tiger reserve.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect item 2; omits correct items 3, 4.
B: Correct - includes exactly the valid statements/items and excludes the invalid ones.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect item 2; omits correct item 1.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect item 2.