Match List-I (Indian wild life species) with List-II (Scientific names) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Option

(B):

• Asiatic wild ass (List I - A) is correctly matched with Equus hemionus (List II - 3). This species is primarily found in the Rann of Kutch region of Gujarat.
• Barasingha (List I - B) is correctly matched with Cervus duvauceli (List II - 2). Also known as swamp deer, it inhabits marshy grasslands across the Indian subcontinent.
• Chinkara (List I - C) is correctly matched with Gazella gazella (List II - 4). This Indian gazelle species is adapted to arid plains and desert environments.
• Nilgai (List I - D) is correctly matched with Boselaphus tragocamelus (List II - 1). It is the largest Asian antelope and is widely distributed in northern India.

Incorrect Options

• Option (1) presents the sequence 2314. This sequence incorrectly matches Asiatic wild ass with Cervus duvauceli, Barasingha with Equus hemionus, Chinkara with Boselaphus tragocamelus, and Nilgai with Gazella gazella.
• Option (3) presents the sequence 2341. This sequence incorrectly matches Asiatic wild ass with Cervus duvauceli and Barasingha with Equus hemionus. However, Chinkara and Nilgai are correctly matched.
• Option (4) presents the sequence 3214. This sequence incorrectly matches Chinkara with Boselaphus tragocamelus and Nilgai with Gazella gazella. However, Asiatic wild ass and Barasingha are correctly matched.