Question

Fill in the blank with the suitable collective noun:
We saw a ___________ of lions at the sanctuary.

• A. Herd
• B. Flock
• C. Bunch
• D. Pride

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Pride

The collective noun used for a group of lions is either 'pride' or 'troop' or 'sault' or 'sowse'. Of these options 'pride' is the most commonly used and accepted. Hence, Option D is the most suitable collective noun.

Option A is incorrect as 'herd' is used to represent a group of animals like antelopes, buffaloes, etc, but not for lions.

Option B is incorrect as 'flock' is not used to represent a group of lions. 'Flock' is a collective noun usually used for a group of 'birds', 'chicken', 'sheep', 'tourists', etc, but not for 'lions'.

Option C is incorrect as we use the collective noun bunch with grapes, bananas.