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Question

Which of the following statements is correct? a) India is the only country in the world that has both tigers and lions. b) The natural habitat of the Indian lion is the Gir forest in Gujarat. Tigers are found in the forests of Madhya Pradesh, the Sundarbans of West Bengal and the Himalayan region.

The correct answer is

Both a and b are correct.

Statement (a) is incorrect. India is not the only country with both tigers and lions. Statement (b) is correct. The natural habitat of the Indian lion is the Gir forest in Gujarat, while tigers are found in the regions mentioned.

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Important Questions from Biodiversity

  1. Which of the following statements with regard to Biosphere Reserve is/are correct?

    1. The idea of Biosphere Reserve was initiated by UNESCO in 1973-74

    2. There are 18 designated Biosphere Reserves in India

    3. All Biosphere Reserves in India have been included in world network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  2. Which one of the following statements about biodiversity is not correct ?

  3. Which one among the following is the correct order of tiger reserves situated from North to South in India?

  4. Which of the following are the major coral reef areas of India?

    1. Gulf of Kachchh

    2. Gulf of Mannar

    3. Lakshadweep

    4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  5. In which one of the following, methanogens, i.e methane producing bacteria are NOT present?

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