Question

Which one of the following species of animals is not properly matched with its natural habitat?
1. Indian Rhinoceros - Assam
2. Tiger - Bengal
3. Elephants - Rain forests of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
4. Lion - Himalaya

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Lion - Himalaya

The correct answer is Lion - Himalaya.

• Nearly 85% of the global Indian rhinoceros population is concentrated in Assam, where Kaziranga National Park contains 70% of the rhino population. 
• The South Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are home to nearly 44% of the elephants.
• The total lion population in Gujarat is 674 which is the maximum in any state in India.

Hence, Lion is related to the Gir forest.