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Where is Gir forest National Park located?
A
Gujarat
B
Punjab
C
Maharashtra
D
Assam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gir National Park, national park in Gujarat state, west-central India, located about 37 miles (60 km) south-southwest of Junagadh in a hilly region of dry scrubland. It has an area of about 500 square miles (1,295 square km).

Detailed explanation-2: -At present, Gir forests of Gujarat (India) is the only place where this race of lions i.e. Asiatic lion is found in its natural habitat. Unlike the other big cats, lion is tolerant of the presence of human being and it even lives near the human settlements.

Detailed explanation-3: -Moreover, Junagadh, the city close to the Gir reserve, is exceptionally well connected to major cities in Gujarat such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Bhavnagar.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Gir National Park is situated at an approximate distance of 65 Kms from Junagarh and 40 Kms from Veraval railhead. Sasan Gir is well connected to Ahmedabad by Road and Rail network. However, the best way to Gir from Ahmedabad is by road, which takes around 07 hrs.

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