Maldharis : Nomadic tribe living in Gir Sanctuary - Environmental ecology and Climate Change
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Maldharis is a nomadic tribe living in Gir Sanctuary.
2. Asiatic lion is the country's national animal.
Which of the above statements is / are correct? - Published on 07 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
The Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Gujarat is the only habitat for the Asiatic lion.
Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), the largest carnivore is found only in the Indian subcontinent and can be found in most regions of the country.A debate is raging in India over an emotive proposal to make the lion the country's national animal, instead of the tiger that has held this status for the past 43 years.By replacing the tiger with the lion, which was adopted as India's national emblem after the country became a republic in 1950. It was replaced by the tiger in 1972 following a fierce debate at a period when their existence was threatened, almost to the point of extinction.
