Indian Flora and Fauna

The Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is famous for the Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur), also known as the ghudkhur. This endangered species is endemic to this region and the sanctuary was established specifically for its conservation.

Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in Rajasthan's Alwar district. It was one of the first tiger reserves under Project Tiger and is known for its successful tiger reintroduction program after local extinction in 2004-2005.

The Asiatic lion is found only in Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat's Junagadh district. This is the last remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion population. Corbett has tigers, Duars has elephants/rhinos, Sundarbans has Bengal tigers.

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is located in Haryana, about 40km from Delhi in Gurugram district. It's a major bird migration site. Orissa (A), Andhra Pradesh (B), and Himachal Pradesh (C) are incorrect.

Periyar National Park is located in Kerala, in the Western Ghats. It's famous for its elephant and tiger reserve. Andhra Pradesh (A), Tamil Nadu (B), and Karnataka (C) are neighboring states but incorrect.

Satkosia Basipalli Sanctuary in Odisha is famous for the gharial, a fish-eating crocodile with a long, narrow snout. Saltwater crocodiles (B) are different, and alligators (C) and iguanas (D) are not crocodiles.

The Takin is Bhutan's national animal, a unique goat-antelope that lives in the eastern Himalayas. It's protected in Bhutan as a sacred animal. The llama is native to South America.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) famously uses the giant panda as its logo and symbol since its founding in 1961. The panda was chosen because it's an endangered species that transcends political boundaries and appeals to people worldwide. This black-and-white bear has become an iconic representation of global conservation efforts.

Pashmina wool, also known as cashmere, is obtained from the undercoat of Himalayan goats (specifically the Changthangi breed). These goats have adapted to the cold Himalayan climate by growing extremely fine, soft wool fibers. The wool is traditionally hand-spun and woven into luxurious shawls. Regular sheep wool comes from sheep, while deer produce antlers/velvet, and rams are male sheep.

Chandoli National Park is situated in the Sangli district of Maharashtra state. It was declared a national park in 2004 and is part of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.

Gugamal National Park is situated in the Amravati district of Maharashtra. It forms the core area of the Melghat Tiger Reserve and was declared a national park in 1987.

Navegaon National Park is located in the Gondia district of Maharashtra. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna and is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in the northern part of Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is one of the major national parks located within city limits and is famous for its lion safari and the Kanheri Caves.

As of May 2004, Maharashtra had 5 national parks: Tadoba, Melghat, Pench (Maharashtra portion), Sanjay Gandhi (Borivilli), and Chandoli. Option A correctly states this historical fact. Note: India now has over 100 national parks, but this question refers to the 2004 timeframe.