Indian Flora and Fauna

The Vidarbha region of Maharashtra (eastern part) contains the highest percentage of the state's forest cover and wildlife sanctuaries, including Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. Option B is correct. The region's forest cover is significantly higher than Konkan, Marathwada, or Madhya Maharashtra.

This is a duplicate of question 21472 asking the same fact about Vidarbha region having the largest forest and wildlife cover in Maharashtra. The spelling variations (Vidharbha, marathwada, madhyamaharshtra) don't change the correct answer. Option B is correct.

India's National Emblem, adopted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, features four animals - the Lion, Bull, Horse, and Elephant. However, only the Horse and Bull are distinctly visible in the official emblem representation. The Horse symbolizes loyalty and speed, while the Bull represents hard work and steadfastness.

Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbor, about 10 km from the Mumbai coast. The caves date back to the 5th-8th centuries CE and contain rock-cut sculptures dedicated to Hindu deities.

The cheetah is NOT extinct (it's endangered), while the dodo, brontosaurus, and mammoth are all extinct species. The question asks which is 'not extinct'.

The Chukar partridge is the national bird of Pakistan. The Peacock is actually India's national bird, while Dove and Sparrow are common birds but not official national symbols of Pakistan.

Bangladesh's cricket team is nicknamed 'The Tigers' - this is their official mascot and team identity. The Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh. 'The Lions' is typically associated with Sri Lanka, 'The Cheetahs' (mispelled as Cheata) with South Africa, and 'The Fish' is not a cricket team nickname.

The Markhor is a wild goat species native to Pakistan and officially designated as the national animal. It is known for its distinctive twisted horns and is an endangered species found in the mountainous regions of Pakistan.

The cheetah is officially designated as Kenya's national animal. Kenya is renowned for its cheetah populations in national parks like the Maasai Mara. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals and represent Kenya's rich wildlife heritage.

The lion is officially designated as Sri Lanka's national animal. The Sri Lankan leopard is a subspecies native to the island, but the lion appears on Sri Lanka's flag and represents strength and nobility in Sinhalese culture.

The Royal Bengal Tiger is officially designated as Bangladesh's national animal. This majestic predator is found primarily in the Sundarbans mangrove forest. Bangladesh takes pride in hosting the world's largest population of Royal Bengal Tigers.

In July 2001, Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneshwar witnessed a tragic incident where 12 tigers died from trypanosomiasis, a parasitic infection. This remains one of the worst tiger disasters in Indian zoo history.

The Great Indian Hornbill is the official state bird of Kerala. This large, distinctive bird with its yellow and black casque was chosen as Kerala's state bird due to its cultural significance and presence in the Western Ghats region.