In Important Sanctuaries and National Parks, which term combines the facts “a protected-area landscape in Gujarat” and “it is the natural wild stronghold of the Asiatic lion”?

Correct Answer: Option C — Gir National Park. Gir National Park is correct because it is it is the natural wild stronghold of the Asiatic lion. Gir National Park is also specifically associated with a protected-area landscape in Gujarat. 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 A — Sundarbans National Park: Sundarbans National Park is tidal channels and saline mudflats shape its environment. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a mangrove national park in West Bengal. • Option B — Keoladeo National Park: Keoladeo National Park is it is renowned for resident and migratory waterbirds. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a wetland national park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. • Option D — Jim Corbett National Park: Jim Corbett National Park is the Ramganga River is an important landscape feature. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a national park in Uttarakhand. Exam Takeaway: Connect Gir National Park with “it is the natural wild stronghold of the Asiatic lion” and “a protected-area landscape in Gujarat”.