Distribution of Wild Life in India


 
 
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Distribution of Wild Life in India

Distribution of Wildlife in India

  • The elephants are the most majestic animals among the mammals. They are found in the hot wet forests of Assam, Karnataka an Kerala.
  • One-horned rhinoceroses are the other animals, which live in swampy and marshy lands of Assam and West Bengal.
  • Arid areas of the Rann of Kachchh and the Thar desert are the habitat for wild camels, respectively.
  • India is the only country in the world that has both tigers and lions.The natural habitat of the ndian lion is the Gir forest in Gujarar. Tigers are found in the forests of Madhya Pradesh, the Sunderbans of West Bengal and the Himalayan region.
  • Leopards too are members of the cat family. They are important among animals of prey.
  • The Himalayas harbour a hardy range of animals, which survive in  extreme cold. Ladakh's freering high altitudes are a home to yak, the Shaggy horned wild ox (weighing around 1 tonne) the Tibetan antelope the bharal (blue sheep), wikd sheep and the kiang (Tibetan wild ass).
  • The ibex, bear, snow-leopard and very rare red panda are found in certain pockets.
  • In the rivers, lakes and coastal areas, turtles, crocodiles and gharials are found.
  • Gharial is the only representative of a variety of crocodile, found in the world today.
  • Bird life in India is colourful. Peacocks, pheasants, ducks, parakeets, cranes and pigeons are some of the birds inhabiting the forests and wetlands of the country.
  • Indian bison, nilgai (blue bull), chousingha (four horned antelope), gazel and different species of decer are some other animals found in India in different places. It also has several species of monkeys.
  • The famous Oliver Ridley turtle breed near the coast of Orissa, India
  • Note  

  •  The Gir Forest is the last remaining habitat of the Asiatic lion.
  •  Wild life Protection Act was implemented in 1972 in India.
  • Migratory Birds: Some of the wetlands of India are popular with migratory birds During winter, birds such as Siberian crane come in large numbers. One such place favorable with birds is the Rann of Kucch At a place where the deseri merges with the sea.flamingo with their brilliant pink plumage, come in thousands to build nest mounds from the salty mud and raise their young ones. It is one among many extraordinary sights in the country.

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    Question : 1

    In which one of the following states is “Gir forest” located?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    What factors are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Kaziranga National Park is situated in ______________

    Right Option : C
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