Which Important Sanctuaries and National Parks term is correctly identified by “a protected-area landscape in Gujarat” and “it is associated with dry deciduous forest and scrub habitats”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Gir National Park. Gir National Park is correct because it is a protected-area landscape in Gujarat. Gir National Park is also specifically associated with it is associated with dry deciduous forest and scrub habitats. Two additional identifying facts are that Gir National Park is it is the natural wild stronghold of the Asiatic lion and Gir National Park is associated with seasonal rivers and waterholes support wildlife within the landscape. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Sundarbans National Park: Sundarbans National Park is a mangrove national park in West Bengal. • Option C — Keoladeo National Park: Keoladeo National Park is a wetland national park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is managed water bodies create important bird habitat. • Option D — Jim Corbett National Park: Jim Corbett National Park is a national park in Uttarakhand. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it lies in the Himalayan foothill landscape. Exam Takeaway: Connect Gir National Park with “a protected-area landscape in Gujarat” and “it is associated with dry deciduous forest and scrub habitats”.