The world’s first Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre is situated in:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: • The world’s first Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre is established at Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. • It is a joint initiative by the UP Forest Department and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). • The centre focuses on the conservation and captive breeding of the critically endangered Asian King Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), also known as the Red-headed Vulture. • It aims to improve the declining population of this species in the wild. • This project is unique as no such specialized breeding centre exists anywhere else in the world.
Information Booster: • The Asian King Vulture is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. • Major threats include habitat destruction, poisoning, and decline in food availability due to reduced cattle carcasses.
Additional Knowledge: (b) Bihar – Known for Valmiki Tiger Reserve and Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary, but not vulture centre. (c) Assam – Famous for Kaziranga National Park and vulture population, but centre not located here. (d) Madhya Pradesh – Houses Panna Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre (different species), not King Vulture.