Question

Gir Lion Sanctuary project was started in

• A. 1952
• B. 1962
• C. 1972
• D. 1976

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The correct option is (C):​

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Gir Lion Sanctuary project was started in 1972 and the motive was to prevent the extinction of the Asiatic lions.
   
2. The Gir National park is located in Gujarat and it is specially used for the conservation of lions.
   
3. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns.

Final Answer: Gir Lion Sanctuary project was started in 1972.