SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 04 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q86

In India, Gir forest is the last remaining habiat of which animal?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is 1 i.e.Asiatic Lion

The Asiatic lion's last surviving habitat is the Gir Forest, Gujarat in India. As per the 2020 census, 674 Asiatic lions are living in Gir Forest and its environs. This is a notable rise from the 523 counted in the 2015 census, indicating the effectiveness of conservation initiatives. For these critically endangered lions, the Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat state offers an essential refuge.