UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 69
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?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: The proposed river–park pairs are all wrong: Corbett is associated with Ramganga, Kaziranga with Brahmaputra-system rivers, and Silent Valley with Kunthipuzha.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Incorrect - Ramganga flows through/along Jim Corbett National Park; Ganga does not flow through the park.
Pair 2: Incorrect - Kaziranga is associated with Brahmaputra and tributaries, not the Manas River.
Pair 3: Incorrect - Kunthipuzha traverses Silent Valley; Kaveri is in a different drainage system.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes false items 1, 2.
B: Incorrect - includes false item 3.
C: Incorrect - includes false items 1, 3.
D: Correct - none of the proposed statements/pairs is accurate.