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Difficulty: MediumState Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Match the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Gujarat listed in List-I with their corresponding flagship species or key ecological features in List-II:

  • Gir National ParkWorld's sole natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica)
  • Velavadar National ParkGrassland ecosystem famous for the conservation of Blackbuck and Lesser Florican
  • Wild Ass SanctuaryExclusive habitat for the Indian Wild Ass (Khur) in the Little Rann of Kutch
  • Marine National ParkFirst marine sanctuary in India protecting intertidal coral reefs and mangrove fauna

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Gir National Park matches with the world's sole natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion; Velavadar National Park matches with the grassland ecosystem conserving Blackbuck and Lesser Florican; Wild Ass Sanctuary matches with the exclusive habitat for the Indian Wild Ass (Khur) in the Little Rann of Kutch; Marine National Park matches with the first marine sanctuary in India protecting intertidal coral reefs and mangrove fauna.
Each protected area in Gujarat is mapped directly to its unique ecological feature or endemic flagship species: Gir is home to the Asiatic Lion, Velavadar protects the Blackbuck in savannah grasslands, the Wild Ass Sanctuary in the Little Rann of Kutch protects the endangered Khur, and the Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch protects intertidal coral reef ecosystems.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the flagship fauna for Gir National Park.
Gir is internationally recognized for conserving the endangered Asiatic Lion.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only place in the world outside Africa where lions exist in the wild.
2
Associate Velavadar National Park with its primary fauna.
Velavadar in Bhavnagar district is a grassland reserve dedicated to the Blackbuck.
The ecosystem is tailored for herbivores like the Blackbuck and grassland bird species such as the Lesser Florican.
3
Determine the location and fauna of the Wild Ass Sanctuary.
The Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch.
It preserves the sub-species of wild ass locally known as Khur.
4
Link Marine National Park to its marine conservation significance.
Located in the Gulf of Kutch, it is India's pioneer marine protected area.
It safeguards coastal intertidal zones, mangrove swamps, and coral formations.

Key Concept

Protected Area Network and Flagship Species Distribution of Gujarat
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State Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

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