Question

Lions in India are found in
A.The forest of Western Ghats
B.Gir forest
C.The forest of Madhya Pradesh
D.Jim Corbett National Park

Answer 1

Hint:Lions belong to the Felidae family or generally we can say, cat family.
The scientific name of the lion is Panthera leo and share a similar genus with tigers.

Complete answer:In India, there are certain national parks which act as animal reserves for the protection and growth of endangered species.
They are carnivorous animals and known for their ferocity and strength. Although belong to the same family, lions are more ferocious than tigers.
Option A- The forest of Western Ghats is known for the presence of different species of amphibians, reptiles, molluscs like land snails, and animals like Indian Giant Squirrel, Indian wild dog.
Option B- Gir forest is known for the presence of Asiatic lions. Gir National park is situated at Gujrat, generally known for the protection of Asiatic lions and their growth. Along with lions, it has vultures, pythons, marsh crocodiles, birds like Indian Skimmers and pelican.
Option C-Madhya Pradesh has 11 national parks and 25 sanctuaries covering a total forest area of 11.40 percent and 3.52 percent of the geographical area.
Animals present in these national parks are tiger, panther, chital, chinkara, barking deer, sambar, nilgai, crocodiles, hyena, bear, sloth bear.
Option D- Jim Corbett National park is famous as a tiger reserve park in Uttarakhand. It is the oldest national park and along with Bengal tigers, there is the presence of many species of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.
So, option B, Gir forest is correct.

Note: There are 103 national parks in India. Some national parks with the animals for which it is famous for are Jim Corbett national park is famous for Bengal tigers, Gir forest is famous for the Asiatic lion, Kanha national park is famous for tigers, Ranthambore national park is famous for tigers, leopards, Kaziranga national park is famous for one-horned rhinos and Asiatic elephants.