Consider the following statements:1. Asiatic lions are naturally found in India only.2. Double-humped camels are naturally found in India only.3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: a) 1 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct: The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) is a subspecies of lion that is naturally found only in India.The Gir Forest is a protected area that provides a habitat for these majestic animals, and conservation efforts are in place to protect and manage the Asiatic lion population.Statement 2 is incorrect: Double-humped camels (Camelus bactrianus) are naturally found in the Central Asian region, particularly in countries like Mongolia, China, and parts of Afghanistan.In India, they are found in the Ladakh region, but their native habitat is not India alone.Statement 3 is incorrect: The one-horned rhinoceros (Rhi- noceros unicornis) is found in India, particularly in Assam and other northeastern states and it is also found in parts of Nepal and Bhutan.210
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