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Which one of the following is matching sanctuary?

A. Gir - Lion

B. Kaziranga - Musk deer

C. Sunderbans - Rhino

D. N. E. Himalayan Region - Sambar

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Gir - Lion is matching sanctuary.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. It is located 43 km north-east of Somnath, 65 km south-east of Junagadh and 60 km south-west of Amreli.
The 14th Asiatic Lion Census 2015 was conducted in May 2015. In 2015, the population was 523. The population was 411 in 2010 and 359 in 2005. The lion population in Junagadh District was 268 individuals, 44 in Gir Somnath District, 174 in Amreli District and 37 in Bhavangar District. There are 109 males, 201 females and 213 cubs.

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