SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CHSL - 08 July 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q27

Select the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion from the following.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Gir forest.

The natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion is the Gir Forest in the state of Gujarat, India. The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in the wild. This protected area provides a suitable environment for the lions, with a mix of dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and scrubland. Conservation efforts have been successful in increasing the population of the Asiatic lion in this region.