GS PrelimsEnvironmentBiodiversity2016

In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?

A

Sand deserts of northwest India

B

Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir

C

Salt marshes of western Gujarat

D

Western Ghats

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify the region in India where the 'Great Indian Hornbill' is most likely found in its natural habitat. 2. The Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) primarily inhabits dense evergreen and moist deciduous forests. 3. Among the given options, the Western Ghats (Option D) provide this type of forest habitat and are a well-known stronghold for the species. They are also found in parts of Northeast India and the foothills of the Himalayas, but the Western Ghats are a key region listed. 4. The Sand deserts of northwest India (A), the cold Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir (B), and the Salt marshes of western Gujarat (C) do not represent the typical forest habitat required by the Great Indian Hornbill.

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