Which of the following is the matching pair of a sanctuary and its main protected wild animal?
(a) Kaziranga-Musk deer
(b) Gir-Lion
(c) Sunderban-Rhino
(d) all of these.
(b) Gir-Lion
Gir sanctuary is a dense forest of 70 km length and 45 km width, situated in Gujarat. This forest is divided into 9 sub-divisions namely-Hiran, Shingavado, Shingavadi, Raval, Dhatervadi, Malan, Machhundari, Papatidi and Shattunji. The climate is hot and humid. The lions are the main attraction of the forest. The Gujarat Government is very keen for the protection of lion. Thus, the Gir sanctuary was extended over both vegetational zones and open area of about 140 square km in 1973 which was upgraded into a National park in 1975.
A long live hedge wall of 468 km has been maintained to protect the living area of lions in this forest. Kaziranga national park is famous for one-horned rhinoceros and Sunderbans is a tiger reserve.
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