Indian leopards - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   For which of the following wildlife animal, India has conducted first ever census?

a. Elephant
b. Pythons
c. Mountain wolf
d. Indian leopards
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Indian leopards

Explanation:
First ever census of the Indian leopards have been conducted alongside the tiger census placing the population of the spotted leopard at around 7910 in tiger habitats except the NE. MP has the highest population of leopards at 1817 while Karnataka is next at 1129. Maharashtra is home to 905 leopards and Chhatitisgarh has 846 leopards while TN has 815 in number 3.