Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) Gujarat.
Explanation:
- The Indian wild ass is found primarily in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. It is a protected species in Indian wildlife.
Incorrect Options:
- Odisha: Known for Olive Ridley turtles, not the Indian wild ass.
- Rajasthan: Home to the Great Indian Bustard, not the Indian wild ass.
- Kerala: Known for wild elephants, not the Indian wild ass.
Information Booster:
- Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus khur):
- Habitat: Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
- Conservation Status: Near Threatened as per IUCN Red List.
- Protection: Listed under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Population: The species is found in the Little Rann of Kutch sanctuary.