Consider the following statements: 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
Correct Answer
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Asiatic lion is endemic to India, with its only natural habitat being the Gir National Park and surrounding areas in Gujarat. Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect because the double-humped (Bactrian) camel is also native to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China, while the one-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in Nepal as well as India. The core concept being tested is the geographical distribution and endemism of iconic wildlife species within the Indian subcontinent and neighboring regions.
Environment & BiodiversityEndemic Species / Wildlife DistributionAsiatic lionIndiaDouble-humped camelOne-horned rhinocerosnaturally foundendemic