Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?

1. A. Corbett National Park
2. B. Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
3. C. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
4. D. Sariska National Park

Answer: B

Explanation

An environment ministry’s expert committee approved Kuno Palpur in Madhya Pradesh as the second home for Asiatic lions found only in Gir national park. However, the Gujarat government will not share lions unless 33 studies as mandated by international wildlife watchdog IUCN is completed