The rare and endangered one-horned rhinoceros is found in the jungles of which of the following Indian states?

The correct answer is Assam . Key Points The Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also referred to as the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros , is the largest of the rhino species and is primarily found in the Indian state of Assam . Assam serves as the natural habitat for over 70 percent of the global population of this species, with the Brahmaputra Valley providing the ideal alluvial plain ecosystem for their survival. Kaziranga National Park is the most significant conservation area for these mammals, being a UNESCO World Heritage Site that hosts approximately 2,413 rhinos as per the 2022 census . Other critical habitats in the state include the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary , which boasts the highest population density of one-horned rhinos in the world, and Manas National Park , which is part of the Project Tiger reserve. The species is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 , ensuring the highest level of legal protection against poaching. Additional Information Arunachal Pradesh This state is primarily known for Namdapha National Park , which is famous for the Hoolock Gibbon , the only ape found in India, and the Snow Leopard . Madhya Pradesh Known as the Tiger State , it features the highest tiger population in India across reserves such as Kanha , Bandhavgarh , and Pench , and is also home to the rare Barasingha (Swamp Deer). Jharkhand This region is dominated by the Chota Nagpur Plateau and is known for Betla National Park , which was one of the first parks in India to come under Project Tiger in 1973 . Conservation Efforts The Indian Rhino Vision 2020 was a multi-partner initiative aimed at increasing the rhino population to 3,000 and expanding their distribution across seven protected areas in Assam .