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Difficulty: HardState Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Match each protected natural habitat and sanctuary in List-I with its corresponding primary river system or hydrological landmark in List-II.

  • Dibru-Saikhowa National ParkBrahmaputra and Dibru Rivers
  • Pakke Wildlife SanctuaryKameng (Bhareli) River Basin
  • Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife SanctuaryMandovi River Basin and Dudhsagar Waterfalls
  • Similipal Biosphere ReserveBudhabalanga and Salandi Rivers

Answer

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park matches with Brahmaputra and Dibru Rivers; Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary matches with Kameng (Bhareli) River Basin; Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary matches with Mandovi River Basin and Dudhsagar Waterfalls; Similipal Biosphere Reserve matches with Budhabalanga and Salandi Rivers.
Each protected area correctly corresponds to its specific hydrologic feature: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Dibru Rivers in Assam; Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary lies within the Kameng (Bhareli) River basin in Arunachal Pradesh; Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses the Mandovi River basin and Dudhsagar Waterfalls in Goa; and Similipal Biosphere Reserve forms the headwaters of the Budhabalanga and Salandi Rivers in Odisha.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the river system surrounding Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in Assam.
Dibru-Saikhowa is an island national park bounded by the Brahmaputra River to the north and the Dibru River to the south.
This establishes the exact hydrological boundary pair for Dibru-Saikhowa National Park with the Brahmaputra and Dibru Rivers.
2
Determine the river basin of Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh.
Pakke Tiger Reserve/Wildlife Sanctuary lies within the catchment of the Kameng (Bhareli) River system.
This pairs Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary with the Kameng (Bhareli) River Basin.
3
Examine the geographical features of Goa's Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
The sanctuary protects Western Ghats biodiversity, contains the Mandovi River catchment, and features Dudhsagar Waterfalls.
This links Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary with the Mandovi River Basin and Dudhsagar Waterfalls.
4
Analyze the major drainage rivers originating in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve of Odisha.
Similipal massifs give rise to key perennial rivers including the Budhabalanga, Salandi, and tributaries of the Baitarani.
This matches Similipal Biosphere Reserve with the Budhabalanga and Salandi Rivers.

Key Concept

Geographical and hydrological mapping of state protected forests, biosphere reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries.
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State Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

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