Question 4899

Which one of the following species of animals is not properly matched with its natural habitat?

Answer

Lion - Himalaya

Why?

The correct answer is Lion - Himalaya . Nearly 85% of the global Indian rhinoceros population is concentrated in Assam , where Kaziranga National Park contains 70% of the rhino population. The South Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are home to nearly 44% of the elephants. The total lion population in Gujarat is 674 which is the maximum in any state in India. Hence, Lion is related to the Gir forest.