Question

Gir national park is famous for
A. Tiger
B. Asiatic lion
C. Panther
D. Musk deer.

Answer 1

Hint: The park which is created by the government of the country to reserve and protect the organisms from extinction is known as a national park. The national park is not only responsible for preventing the extinction of species but also for ecosystem enhancing and protecting the biological diversities.

Complete answer: Gir national park was established in 1965 in Gujarat, India. Another name of Gir national park is Sasan Gir. It is a wildlife sanctuary and a national park. It is famous for the Asiatic lion. In 2015 the 14thAsiatic Lion Census was conducted. According to the record the population of the Asiatic lion in 2005 was 359 and in 2010 was 411. In 2015 it increased up to 27% of the total population and numbered 523. Among 523 Asiatic Lions in the Gir national park 201 females, 109 males, and 213 cubs are recorded. Every year from 16th June to 15th October the Gir national park remains closed.
Asiatic Lion belongs to the family Felidae, subfamily Pantherinae. The scientific name of the Asiatic lion is Panthera leo leo. The color of the Asiatic lion fur varies, it may be sandy, ruddy-tawny, or black. African lions are larger than the Asiatic lions and central African lions possess similar body size to Asiatic lions.
So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note: It is recorded that the Gir national park comprises 2375 species of animals. Among 2375 species there are 2000 species of insects, birds of 300 species and mammals of 38 species, and reptiles of 37 species found. Some animals which are found in Gir national parks are nilgai sambar, jungle cats, Indian leopard, Asiatic Lions, Indian gray mongoose, wild boar, etc.