Question

Which one is an odd combination of habitat and particular animal?
A. Sundarbans- Bengal Tiger
B. Periyar- Elephant
C. Rann of Kutch- Wild Ass
D. Dachigam National Park- Snow Leopard

Answer 1

Hint: Habitat in ecology is defined as the place where an organism makes and builds its home. This place meets all the requirements of an organism to survive and live properly.

Complete answer:
Habitat is the natural environment of an organism that has all the resources and physical and biotic factors required for its survival, growth, and reproduction. An organism physically changes or evolves its habitat to make it its ecological niche. The major types of habitat on our planet are- forests, grasslands, deserts, mountains, polar regions, and aquatic habitat. The aquatic habitat is mainly of three kinds- freshwater habitat, marine habitat, and coastal habitat.

Let us analyze the options to find the correct answer.

Option A: Sundarbans national park is a national park in West Bengal, India. It is densely covered by mangrove forests and is home to a- variety of birds, reptiles, and other species. It is a famous tiger and biosphere reserve and now is also declared as a wildlife Sanctuary. Mangrove swamps are the natural habitat of Bengal tigers. In India, Bengal tigers are found in the mangrove forests of Sunderbans. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option B: Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is an elephant and tiger reserve in Kerela, India. Wetlands, forests, and grasslands are the natural habitat of an elephant, and thus they are found in the forests of Kerala. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option C: The natural habitats of a Wild Ass are- saline deserts and arid grasslands. The Rann of Kutch is a saline desert found in the Thar desert in the Kutch area of Gujarat. The Rann of Kutch wildlife sanctuary is a sanctuary for the Wild ass in India. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option D: The natural habitat of snow leopards is the- Himalayan or the mountain region. They live there in the high alpine region. The Dachigam national park is a natural reserve for Kashmiri Stag located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Snow leopards are not found there. Thus, this is the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D)

Note: National Parks are the habitats protected by the national government and used for the conservation or preservation of wildlife or plants.
The wildlife sanctuary is an area where the animals are brought to preserve their species. These sanctuaries are developed according to the habitat of an animal and are kept free from outer disturbances.