WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which is the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Kaziranga National Park
  2. Dudhwa National Park
  3. Sundarbans
  4. Gir Forest

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gir Forest

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Gir Forest. The Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) in the world. It spread over Junagadh, Amreli, and Gir Somnath districts, this protected area has been crucial in saving the species from extinction. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1965, and intensive conservation efforts have helped increase the lion population steadily.