Question

Which Indian region is the only place in the world where the Asiatic Wild Ass is found?

• A. Sunderban
• B. Leh and Ladakh
• C. Coromandel
• D. Rann of Kutch
• E. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Hint:

The Asiatic Wild Ass is unique to the Little Rann of Kutch — memorize this for geography-based biodiversity questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Habitat of the Asiatic Wild Ass.
The Asiatic Wild Ass Equus hemionus khur), also called “Ghudkhur,” is endemic to the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India. It is the only natural habitat for this species in the world.
Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options.
- Sunderbans → Bengal Tiger habitat.
- Leh and Ladakh → Snow leopard and yak habitat.
- Coromandel → Coastal region, no wild ass.
- Andaman & Nicobar → Tropical biodiversity, no wild ass.
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