CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where can you find Asiatic lions?
A
Eastern countries of Asia
B
Western countries of Asia
C
Northern countries of Asia
D
Southern countries of Asia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Asiatic lion, also known as the Persian lion, is a population of Panthera leo leo that today survives in the wild only in India. Since the turn of the 20th century, its range has been restricted to Gir National Park and the surrounding areas in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-2: -At present Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only abode of the Asiatic lion. The last surviving population of the Asiatic lions is a compact tract of dry deciduous forest and open grassy scrublands in southwestern part of Saurashtra region of Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are only around 600 Asiatic lions left in the wild, living in the Indian state of Gujarat, Western India. The population largely live in the protected park area of the Gir Forest National Park and Sanctuary.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are approximately 600 Asiatic lions left in the Gir Forest of Western India, their last remaining natural habitat.

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