Question

The Ape of India found in hill forest of Assam and Nagaland is:
a. Gorilla
b. Chimpanzee
c. Gibbon
d. Orangutan

Answer 1

Hint: Assam and Nagaland have a rich biodiversity. These areas receive heavy rainfall and are very dense. It is suitable for animals who live in subtropical and tropical rainforests.

Complete step by step answer:
1. Gorilla: India doesn't have gorillas. The only Gorilla in India died in Mysore Zoo of illness. They are extremely intelligent animals and are found in the forests of Sub Saharan Africa. They mainly have a vegetarian diet, but sometimes feed on insects, termites as well.
2. Chimpanzees: The Chimpanzees are endemic to tropical Africa. In India, they are found in Mysore, Kolkata, Kanpur, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Delhi zoos. However, their population is steadily declining. They are herbivores and sometimes feed on insects.
3. Gibbon: The only ape species that is found in India. Their population is very small, and they live in the regions around the Brahmaputra and the Dibang river, along with the hill forests in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. They eat leaves, fruits, and insects. The geographical conditions are available in the North East which suits the Gibbons.
4. Orangutan: They belong to the great apes family and are indigenous to Malaysia and Indonesia. India doesn't have any orangutans, the last Orangutan died in Odisha’s zoo. The giant ape’s population has declined dramatically due to climate changes, deforestation, and poaching. They have a herbivores diet.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: The hill forests of Assam and Nagaland are home to the only ape found in India. They are also known as Hoolock Gibbons. In Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, one can spot them.