Q. Consider the following pairs :
- Dampa Tiger : Mizoram Reserve
- Gumti Wildlife : Sikkim Sanctuary
- Saramati Peak : Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (UPSC Prelims 2014)
Answer:
1 and 3 only
Notes: The correct answer is
[C] 1 and 3 only. This question tests the geographic locations of protected areas and physical features in Northeast India.
- Dampa Tiger Reserve (Pair 1 – Correct): Located in the Mamit district of Mizoram, it is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the state. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1994 and is part of the Indo-Myanmar biodiversity hotspot.
- Saramati Peak (Pair 3 – Correct): This is the highest peak in Nagaland, standing at an altitude of 3,841 meters. It is located on the border of Nagaland (India) and the Sagaing Region (Myanmar) and remains snow-capped during the winter.
- Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary (Pair 2 – Incorrect): Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura, not Sikkim. It is known for its vast water reservoir (Dumbur Lake) and provides a habitat for several migratory birds and elephants. Sikkim is better known for protected areas like Khangchendzonga National Park and Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary.