Q. Which of the following pairs of Marine Protected Areas and their flagship fauna is/are correctly matched?

1. Gulf of Mannar → Dugong
2. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park → Leatherback turtles
3. Gulf of Kutch → Olive Ridley turtles

Select the correct option using the codes below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Gulf of Mannar in Tamil Nadu is known for its dugong population. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park in Andaman Islands is an important nesting ground for leatherback turtles. Olive Ridley turtles predominantly nest along Odisha’s coast such as Gahirmatha and Rushikulya, not in Gulf of Kutch. Hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.