“India has the largest population of the Asian X. Today, there are just about 20,000 to 25,000 X in their natural habitat spreading across the evergreen forests, dry thorn forest, swamps and grasslands. Their prime habitats are the moist deciduous forests. The X population in India ranges from north-west India where they are found in the forest divisions of Dehradun, Bijnor and Nainital districts of UP to the Western Ghats in the states of Karnataka and Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In Central India, their population is distributed over Southern Bihar and Orissa. In the East, they are seen in North Bengal, Assam and a few other states. “ The animal “X” referred to in this quotation is :
✓ Correct answer: b) Elephant
ExplanationThe Indian elephant is the largest population of the Asian elephant species, and India is home to about 60-70% of the total population of Asian elephants.The passage refers to the distribution of the population in north-west India (Dehradun, Bijnor), western Ghats (Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu), central India (Southern Bihar, Orissa), and the eastern parts (Assam, North Bengal), all of which are areas where elephants are found in the wild.Elephants predominantly inhabit moist deciduous forests, dry thorn forests, and grasslands, which align with the habitats described.Distinctive Features :They have smaller ears compared to their African counterparts.Their trunks are highly sensitive and versatile, used for feeding, drinking, bathing, and social interactions.Adult males typically weigh up to 5,000 kg and stand about 2.5 to 3 meters tall at the shoulder.Males have large tusks, although not all elephants have visible tusks (especially females).315
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