Which of the following statements is/are correct
I – Maximum National Parks in India are located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
II – Mudumalai National Park is located in Kerala.
III – The Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History is located in Tamil Nadu.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both I and III are correct.
I – Maximum National Parks in India are located in the state of Madhya Pradesh: This is true. Madhya Pradesh has the most national parks in India, including famous ones like Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
II – Mudumalai National Park is located in Kerala: This is incorrect. Mudumalai National Park is located in Tamil Nadu, near the Karnataka border.
III – The Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History is located in Tamil Nadu: This is true. Located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, near the Western Ghats. SACON is dedicated to the study of birds and other wildlife, and it researches ornithology, ecology, and conservation. It is named after the famous Indian ornithologist, Salim Ali, who contributed immensely to the study of birds in India.