In Important Sanctuaries and National Parks, which term combines the facts “it is associated with dry deciduous forest and scrub habitats” and “seasonal rivers and waterholes support wildlife within the landscape”?

Correct Answer: Option D — Gir National Park. Gir National Park is correct because it is seasonal rivers and waterholes support wildlife within the landscape. 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 A — Sundarbans National Park: Sundarbans National Park is the landscape is associated with the Bengal tiger. • Option B — Keoladeo National Park: Keoladeo National Park is it should not be confused with the dry forest habitat of Gir. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is managed water bodies create important bird habitat. • Option C — Jim Corbett National Park: Jim Corbett National Park is it is closely associated with tiger and elephant habitat. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is it lies in the Himalayan foothill landscape. Exam Takeaway: Connect Gir National Park with “seasonal rivers and waterholes support wildlife within the landscape” and “it is associated with dry deciduous forest and scrub habitats”.