FORESTRY
FOREST PROTECTION
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Question
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What is Gir forest famous for?
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Tiger
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Deer
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Asiatic Lion
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -There are approximately 600 Asiatic lions left in the Gir Forest of Western India, their last remaining natural habitat.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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