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Lion is the national animal of India. - Geography

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Question

State whether right or wrong.

Lion is the national animal of India.

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  • Right

  • Wrong

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True or False
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Solution

Lion is the national animal of India- Wrong

Correct statement-

Tiger is the national animal of India.

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Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife - State whether right or wrong

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SCERT Maharashtra Geography (Social Science) [English] 10 Standard SSC
Chapter 5 Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
State whether right or wrong | Q 1

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