Consider the following statements about the Asiatic Lions: 1. They are categorized as “Endangered” by the IUCN. 2. The Gir National Park in Gujarat is the last natural habitat of Asiatic Lions in the whole continent of Asia. 3. The International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) reinforces the global commitment to conserving big cats, including lions. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the Asiatic Lions:
1.They are categorized as “Endangered” by the IUCN.
2.The Gir National Park in Gujarat is the last natural habitat of Asiatic Lions in the whole continent of Asia.
3.The International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) reinforces the global commitment to conserving big cats, including lions.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 2 and 3 are correct

Statement 1 is incorrect: Due to sustained conservation, the IUCN moved the Asiatic lion from “Endangered” (2008) to Vulnerable (2025) on its Red List.

Statement 2 is correct: The Gir National Park in Gujarat, India, is the last remaining natural habitat for Asiatic lions in the world. They are not found anywhere else in Asia in the wild.

Statement 3 is correct: Launched in April 2023, the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) reinforces the global commitment to conserving big cats, including lions.

Source: TNIE

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