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Difficulty: EasyState Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Which famous national park and wildlife sanctuary, situated in the state of Gujarat, serves as the only natural habitat for the Asiatic lion?

  1. Gir National Park and Wildlife SanctuaryAnswer
  2. B
    Jim Corbett National Park
  3. C
    Kaziranga National Park
  4. D
    Ranthambore National Park

Answer

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Kathiawar peninsula of Gujarat, was established in 1965 and remains the only place in the world where the Asiatic lion exists in its natural wild habitat.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific species mentioned in the question
The target species is the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica).
The Asiatic lion has a restricted geographic range limited to a single wildlife preserve region in India.
2
Map the species to its protected habitat and state location
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is the sole home of the wild Asiatic lion population.
Conservation efforts centered in Gir, Gujarat saved the Asiatic lion from near extinction.

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State Protected Areas and Endemic Wildlife Species
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