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The zoological name of Asiatic lion is

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Panthera pardus
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Panthera leo persica
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Panthera leo spelea
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Felis leo
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Solution

The correct option is B Panthera leo persica
Panthera leo persica is the zoological name of Asiatic lion, also known as Indian lion, is a lion subspecies that exists as a single population in India's Gujarat state. It is listed as endangered by IUCN due its small population size. Hence, option B is correct answer.

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