Where is Asiatic wild ass found ?

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Q: 61 (CDS-I/2007)
Where is Asiatic wild ass found ?

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Geography

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 1, Rann of Kachchh. The Asiatic wild ass, also known as the Indian wild ass or the khur, is primarily found in the arid and semi-arid regions of the Rann of Kachchh in Gujarat, India. This vast salt marsh is located in the westernmost part of India and spans across Gujarat and parts of Pakistan. The Rann of Kachchh provides the perfect habitat for the Asiatic wild ass, as it has a unique ecosystem of salt flats, grasslands, and scrublands.

Option 2, Kaziranga, is incorrect because Kaziranga is a national park located in Assam, India, and is primarily known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses, not Asiatic wild ass.

Option 3, Ranthambore, is incorrect because Ranthambore is a national park located in Rajasthan, India, and is known for its population of Bengal tigers, not Asiatic wild ass.

Option 4, Periyar, is incorrect because Periyar is a national park located in Kerala, India, and is primarily known for its population of elephants and tigers, not Asiatic wild ass.

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