Which of the following is India’s first cheetah conservation breeding centre, approved by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) in 2024?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Banni grasslands
Explanation:
• In 2024 CZA approved the Banni grasslands (Gujarat) as India’s first cheetah conservation breeding centre.
• Banni offers appropriate open grassland habitat for cheetah breeding and eventual releases.
• The centre is part of the wider cheetah reintroduction and conservation strategy.
• Focuses on genetic management and long-term sustainability.
• Selected for its landscape and prey-base suitability.
Information Booster:
• Banni is one of India’s largest natural grasslands with unique ecology.