Question
Question: Asiatic lions are found in which of the following states? a) Gujrat b) Assam c) Jharkhand d)...
Asiatic lions are found in which of the following states?
a) Gujrat
b) Assam
c) Jharkhand
d) Shimla
Solution
Mammals have a high rate of reproductivity and are relatively constant in biodiversity because, unlike other animals, they primarily reproduce through sexual reproduction. Their genes carry more enhanced genetic information from the modification which have been occurring from ancient ages, also called as evolution. As we knew that lions are mammals too.
Complete answer-
Option a) Gujarat- Asiatic lions are found in Gujarat in Gir forest reserve. Asiatic lions belong to Panthera genus name.
option A is the correct answer.
Option b) Assam- assam state is popular for holding tigers in the state that is known as Kaziranga national park. It was founded in 2006. Also, the park contains other breeding animals such as- elephants, buffalo and deer.
Option B is not the correct answer.
Option c) Jharkhand- Jharkhand also contains a tiger reserve known as palamu reserve. They also hold varieties of flora and fauna species.
Option C is not the correct answer.
Option d) Shimla- Shimla has Chayil sanctuary which contains species like- deer, Goral, wild boar, langur, black bear, sambar etc.
option D is not the correct answer.
So, Option A is the correct answer.
Note:
Sanctuaries and reserves in India are being set up at different places in almost all the states to conserve the animals against the degrading environment. As the pollution is increasing and habitat for the wild animals are decreasing the animals and the plant diversity are needed to be conserved. Hence, for future conservation state funds are being used up for the animal welfare and also it is one of the tourist places too.