Q. Consider the following species of bears:

1. Brown bear
2. Asiatic black bear
3. Sloth bear

Which of the above can be found in India in their natural habitats?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: All three species—Brown bear, Asiatic black bear, and Sloth bear—are distributed in different regions of India. Brown bears are found mainly in Jammu & Kashmir, Asiatic black bears inhabit the Himalayas and adjoining northeastern states, while Sloth bears are native to the Indian subcontinent. Thus, all can be observed in their natural habitats in India.