UPSC Prelims 2024 Question on –Lion Breeding, Cheetah Roar and Leopard Territory
Q. Consider 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?
✅ Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: Lions have no fixed breeding season. Females are polyestrous and can breed throughout the year.
Statement 2 – Correct: Unlike lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars, cheetahs cannot roar. They communicate through chirping, purring, and growling.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: Both male lions and male leopards use scent marking (urine and scraping) to proclaim territory.
