Indian Flora and Fauna

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is home to the largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses, with over two-thirds of the world's total population. The park's protected status and conservation efforts have helped this species recover from near-extinction.

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is world-famous for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses, which is the park's primary attraction and conservation success story. The park hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceros population, making it the most important habitat for this endangered species.

Pashmina wool, also known as cashmere, is obtained from the undercoat of Himalayan goats (specifically the Changthangi breed found in Ladakh and Kashmir). The fine, soft wool is combed from the goat's underbelly during spring molting season and is renowned for its warmth and lightness.

Kanha National Park is located in the Maikal range of Satpura hills in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of India's largest tiger reserves and inspired Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book stories. The park is famous for its significant tiger population and diverse wildlife including barasingha (swamp deer) which is successfully conserved here.

India's National Emblem features four lions standing back-to-back, carved from the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath. The lion capital represents power, courage, and confidence, and was adopted as the official emblem of India on January 26, 1950.

The sangai or brow-antlered deer is found in Manipur, specifically in the Loktak Lake area. It is the state animal of Manipur and an endangered species.

The Hoolock Gibbon, India's only ape species (distinct from monkeys), is primarily found in the northeastern states, especially Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya. They inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in the region. Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh are not within the Hoolock Gibbon's natural range, which is restricted to the northeast's forested ecosystems along the Brahmaputra and Barak valley systems.

The Great Indian Bustard is critically endangered and primarily found in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. It requires arid grassland habitats. The other options are different ecosystems - Deccan Plateau has different grasslands, Sunderbans is mangrove, and Sambhar is a saltwater lake.

The Royal Bengal Tiger is India's national animal, symbolizing strength and grace. The tiger was adopted as the national animal in 1973, replacing the lion. The elephant is sacred but not the national animal, and the cow is revered but holds a different cultural status. Lions are found in India but are not the national symbol.

Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located in Goa on the western tip of Chorao Island along the Mandovi River. It's Goa's only bird sanctuary and named after India's renowned ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali. Madhya Pradesh (B) has many sanctuaries but not this one. Rajasthan (C) has bird sanctuaries like Keoladeo, and Arunachal Pradesh (D) has diverse wildlife but not this specific sanctuary.

Bandipur National Park is located in Karnataka, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It's one of India's premier tiger reserves and was established in 1974. Uttaranchal (A) has Jim Corbett National Park. Arunachal Pradesh (B) has Namdapha Tiger Reserve. Andhra Pradesh (C) has Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, but not Bandipur.

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is located in Kerala state, not Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, or Andhra Pradesh. It was indeed declared the 38th Tiger Reserve of India. The reserve is spread across Palakkad district in Kerala and is known for its rich biodiversity including tigers, elephants, and various other species.

The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. It is the only place in India where the endangered Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus khur) is found. The sanctuary was established in 1972 specifically to protect this species.