In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
A
Sand deserts of northwest India
B
Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
C
Salt marshes of western Gujarat
D
Western Ghats
Correct Answer
Explanation
The Great Indian Hornbill is primarily found in the evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats and the Himalayan foothills, where it relies on dense forest canopies for nesting and foraging. Option (b) is incorrect because the species does not inhabit the high-altitude, cold-arid regions of the higher Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir, which lack the necessary tropical vegetation. This question tests the core concept of species-specific habitat requirements and their geographical distribution across India’s diverse biomes.
Environment - BiodiversityAnimal Habitats (Great Indian Hornbill)Great Indian Hornbillnatural habitatWestern GhatsNortheast IndiaHimalayan foothillstropical forests