Question

Match List-I with List-II. 

List-I (Animal Based Project)	List-II (Name of National Park)
(A) Project Hangul	(I) Bandipur
(B) Tiger reserve	(II) Dachigam
(C) Lion project	(III) Corbett
(D) Project Tiger	(IV) Gir

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

Hint:

Dachigam is universally synonymous with the Hangul (Kashmir Stag), and Gir is the only wild home of the Asiatic Lion. Identifying these two matches resolves the entire question.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
To conserve highly endangered wildlife, the Government of India launched species-specific recovery programs (such as Project Tiger, Project Hangul, and Project Snow Leopard) centered around key protected habitats.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- Project Hangul (A): The Kashmir Stag (Hangul) is highly endangered and is found almost exclusively in Dachigam National Park (II) in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Tiger Reserve (B): Bandipur National Park (I) in Karnataka was one of the premier reserves chosen during the initial launch of Project Tiger.
- Lion Project (C): The Asiatic Lion is found only in the dry deciduous forests of Gir National Park (IV) in Gujarat.
- Project Tiger (D): India's flagship conservation program was launched in 1973, with Corbett National Park (III) in Uttarakhand serving as its iconic originating site.
This corresponds to: (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching is represented by Option B.