Question

Which of the animals has become almost extinct in India?

• A. Wolf
• B. Rhinoceros
• C. Hippopotamus
• D. Cheetah

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Cheetah

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Cheetah became extinct in India in 1952.
2. The main reason behind the extinction was overhunting and capturing of cheetah young ones.
3. The last three cheetahs were killed in hunting by Maharaja Ramanuja Pratap Singh in Madhya Pradesh.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Wolf is generally found in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana.

Option B:

1. Rhinoceros is widely found in Assam.

Option C:

1. The hippopotamus is not native to India. It is found in West Africa.

Final answer: Cheetah has become almost extinct in India.