Consider the following statements:
- Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.
- Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.
- One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The lion is the second-largest cat species in the world. It is divided into two subspecies: the African lion and the Asiatic lion (Persian or Indian Lion). The Asiatic Lion is found only in Gir National Park, Gujarat, India, and its surrounding areas.
- Habitat: Dry deciduous forest
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus), referred to as the double-hump camel or Mongolian camel, is indigenous to the Gobi Desert and inhabits cold-desert regions spanning Mongolia, China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and certain parts of Afghanistan. In India, double-humped camels are found in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- The great one-horned rhino is commonly found in Nepal, Bhutan and India. The Indian state of Assam is home to the largest population of greater-one horned rhinos, with more than 90% in Kaziranga National Park.
