Indian Flora and Fauna

The Asiatic Lion is found only in Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, India. This is the last remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion subspecies. Corbett and Ranthambore are famous for tigers, while Hazaribag is in Jharkhand but not known for lions.

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its population of one-horned rhinoceros, which it successfully conserved from near extinction. The park is also home to tigers, elephants, and water buffaloes. Peacock (national bird), black buck, and hornbill are found in other regions or as state symbols elsewhere.

The Great Hornbill is the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh, chosen for its cultural significance and presence in the region. Hornbills are revered in many Northeast indigenous cultures. Emerald dove is state bird of Maharashtra, Kiwi is a New Zealand bird, and Peacock is Indias national bird.

Hollong is the state tree of Arunachal Pradesh, a tall evergreen species dominant in the states forests. It belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae family. Coconut, Mango, and Banyan trees are common in other parts of India but not designated as state symbols of Arunachal.

The Mithun (Bos frontalis) is the state animal of Nagaland. It is a bovine species found in the northeastern hills and is culturally significant to the region.

The Siberian (Amur) tiger is the largest tiger subspecies, with males weighing up to 660 pounds. Bengal tigers are the second largest but generally smaller than Siberians. Indochinese and Sumatran tigers are progressively smaller subspecies adapted to their respective habitats in Southeast Asia.

Periyar National Park in Kerala is one of India's largest and most scenic parks, renowned for its elephant population and the scenic Periyar Lake. While Mudumalai and Bandipur are famous for elephants too, they are in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka respectively. Kanha is in Madhya Pradesh, known for tigers rather than being primarily an elephant habitat.

Cameroon's national football team is known as the "Indomitable Lions" - a nickname that reflects their strength and never-give-up attitude. The Lions of Teranga refers to Senegal, Swallows is Burkina Faso's former nickname, and Black Antelopes is Angola.

The Indian Emblem features the Sarnath Lion Capital, which includes four lions standing back to back. The Ashok Chakra (option B) is part of the Indian flag but not the emblem itself. The Elephant & Horse option is incorrect.

The Royal Bengal Tiger is India's national animal, not the Bandipur or Gir variants. Bandipur and Gir are tiger reserves but not part of the national animal's name. The correct designation is Royal Bengal Tiger.

The Indian Peacock IS the national bird of India, so the statement 'Indian Peacock is not national Bird' is false. Therefore, option B (False) is correct as it accurately negates the incorrect statement.

Airavata (also spelled Airavatha) is the divine white elephant that serves as the vehicle of Lord Indra, the king of gods in Hindu mythology. According to scriptures, Airavata emerged from the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan). Chetak was the famous horse of Maharana Pratap, while Panini was a grammarian.

Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is locally known as Sairandhrivanam and houses the largest viable population of the endangered Lion-tailed Macaque. Pichavaram (A) is a mangrove forest in Tamil Nadu. Mudumalai (C) is a tiger reserve in Tamil Nadu. Elephant Valley (D) is not a recognized national park name in India.

The Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on Chorao Island in Goa, along the Mandovi River. It is named after the renowned ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali and is home to numerous migratory and resident bird species. Arunachal Pradesh has sanctuaries like Pakhui, Madhya Pradesh has Kanha, and Rajasthan has Keoladeo, but none house the Dr. Salim Ali sanctuary.