Which one of the following is the matching pair of a sanctuary and its main protected wild animal?

North-eastern Himalayan region - Sambhar

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Sunderban - Rhino

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Gir - Lion

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Kaziranga - Musk deer

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Solution

The correct option is C Gir - Lion
Lion (Panthera leo persica) is an important protected animal in wildlife of India. It is an endangered animal. The conservation project for protection of lion was started in the year 1972 in 'Gir National Park' in Junagadh in Gujarat.
Single horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) is an important protected animal in wildlife of India. The conservation efforts for this animal started in 1987 as 'Project Rhino'. It is protected in 'Kaziranga National Park', Sibsagar, Jorhat, Assam.
Tiger is protected in 'Sunderbans Tiger Reserve' in Bengal, as part of 'Project Tiger'.
Sambar deer is widely distributed and is protected in Pench, Kanha, Bandipur etc.

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