Question
Download Solution PDFConsider the following statements :
1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season.
2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.
3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 1.Key Points
- Lions can mate and breed throughout the year. Their breeding is not restricted to a specific season, and females can come into estrus at any time. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Cheetahs are indeed unique among big cats in that they cannot roar. Instead, they produce a variety of other vocalizations, including purring, chirping, and growling. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- Male leopards, like many other big cats, do use scent marking to proclaim their territory. They use urine, feces, and secretions from scent glands to mark their boundaries. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
Last updated on Jun 20, 2025
-> UPSC Launched PRATIBHA Setu Portal to connect aspirants who did not make it to the final merit list of various UPSC Exams, with top-tier employers.
-> Check Fastag Annual Pass 2025 New rules Rs. 3000 for 200 highway trips per year announced by the nitin Kadgari.
-> Candidates who have cleared the Prelims can now fill the UPSC DAF 1 2025 form for the Mains examination on the official website.
-> Candidates can check out the Daily Headlines for 20th June UPSC Current Affairs.
-> The UPSC CSE and IFS result has been released @upsc.gov.in on 11 June, 2025. Check UPSC Prelims Result 2025, UPSC IFS Result 2025
-> UPSC Launches New Online Portal upsconline.nic.in. Check OTR Registration Process.
-> Check UPSC Prelims 2025 Exam Analysis and UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Paper for GS Paper 1 & CSAT.
-> Calculate your Prelims score using the UPSC Marks Calculator.
-> Go through the UPSC Previous Year Papers and UPSC Civil Services Test Series to enhance your preparation.
-> PM Kisan 20th Installment Date 2025: Beneficiary Status & List, Check eKYC Process