Indian Flora and Fauna

Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh, along the Manjira River which is a tributary of the Godavari. It was established to protect the crocodile population and serves as an important wetland ecosystem. Gujarat, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh are incorrect locations.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kerala, in the Thekkady district. It is one of India's most visited tiger reserves and is known for its elephant population and picturesque lake. Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Haryana are incorrect locations.

B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka, in the Chamarajanagar district. It is part of the Western Ghats and is known for its diverse flora and fauna including the Asiatic elephant. Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh are incorrect locations.

Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Maharashtra, specifically in Thane district near Mumbai. It is one of the most visited national parks in India and serves as an important green lung for the Mumbai metropolitan region. West Bengal, Haryana, and Rajasthan are incorrect locations.

Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh, in Lakhimpur Kheri district. It is part of the Terai Arc Landscape and provides habitat for the swamp deer and tiger. Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Assam are incorrect locations.

Sampurna was the world's first cloned buffalo calf, created by the National Dairy Research Institute in Karnal, India, in 2009. Dolly was a sheep (the first mammal cloned), while Vijayanti and Garima are not associated with this achievement. This marked a significant milestone in Indian biotechnology and livestock cloning.

The Bengal Tiger is India's national animal, declared as such in 1973 due to its cultural significance and presence in Indian mythology. The cheetah (B) is primarily associated with Iran, while the elephant (C) represents Thailand and Laos. The crocodile (D) is not a national animal of India.

Shera, a Royal Bengal Tiger, was the official mascot of the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, India. The name 'Shera' is derived from 'Sher' which means tiger in Hindi. 'Lion' and 'Tiger' are generic animal names, not mascots, while 'Sheru' is a misspelling - the correct name is Shera.

The lion is the national animal of Bulgaria. This symbol appears in Bulgaria's coat of arms and represents strength and nobility in Bulgarian heraldry.

The cow is the national animal of Nepal and is considered sacred in Hindu culture, which is predominant in Nepal. Unlike other options, the cow holds religious and cultural significance in the country.

The water buffalo is the national animal of Vietnam and plays a crucial role in Vietnamese agriculture and culture. Unlike the other bovine options listed, the water buffalo is specifically significant to Vietnamese heritage.

Pakistan has two national animals: the Markhor (a wild goat species) is the national animal, while the Snow Leopard is considered the national predator. Both species are indigenous to the mountainous regions of Pakistan and represent the country's wildlife heritage.

The Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India, chosen for its grace, strength, agility, and power, replacing the lion as the national animal in 1973.