Indian Flora and Fauna

The Gangetic Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was declared the National Aquatic Animal of India in 2010 to raise awareness about its conservation. It is a freshwater dolphin found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems. The other options are not designated as national aquatic animals.

The correct scientific name of the tiger is Panthera tigris, following binomial nomenclature where the genus name (Panthera) is capitalized and species name (tigris) is lowercase. Option C is correct. The other options are fabricated - 'Tigera' is not a valid species name, 'Cuticura' is a skincare brand, and 'Niagara' is unrelated to tigers.

The scientific name of the tiger is Panthera tigris, following the binomial nomenclature system where the genus name (Panthera) comes first followed by the species name (tigris). The other options are either misspelled or fabricated names that don't correspond to any real biological classification.

Jim Corbett National Park is located in Uttarakhand (formerly called Uttaranchal until 2007). Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, it was the first national park in India and is known for its Bengal tiger population. The park spans the Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts.

Ranthambore National Park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India. It is one of the largest and most famous national parks in Northern India, known for its tiger population. It was formerly the hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur.

The National Emblem of India features four lions standing back to back, taken from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. Only three lions are visible in the official emblem, which appears on all official government documents, currency, and passports.

The Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) was declared India's national animal in 1973, replacing the lion. Found primarily in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, this majestic subspecies represents India's commitment to wildlife conservation.

Ghana Bird Sanctuary is located in Karnataka near Jamkhandi in the Bagalkot district. It is an important bird area that provides habitat for various migratory and resident bird species, contributing to the conservation of avian biodiversity in north Karnataka.

Khangchendzonga National Park (also spelled Kanchenjunga or Kangchandsonga) is located in Sikkim. It was established in 1977 and is named after the world's third-highest peak, Mount Khangchendzonga (Kanchenjunga), which is located on the border between Sikkim and Nepal. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique ecosystem and biodiversity.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the Red List that categorizes species by extinction risk. WWF, UN, and national societies work on conservation but don't officially determine endangered status.

IUCN categories include Extinct, Vulnerable, Endangered, and others like Near Threatened and Critically Endangered. Preserved is not an IUCN category - it describes protection status, not extinction risk.

Project Tiger was launched in 1973 at Corbett National Park (then Hailey National Park), India's oldest national park. It was chosen as the first site for tiger conservation efforts.

Ranthambore National Park is famous for its Lake Tigers - tigers that swim and hunt in water without fear. The park's lakes and water sources allow tigers to cool off and hunt aquatic prey.

Sambar Deer is the primary prey species for tigers in India. They are large enough to sustain a tiger for multiple days and are abundant in tiger habitats across the country.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) is famously called Ornithologist's Paradise due to its incredible diversity of bird species - over 350 species recorded.