Consider the following statements :
- Lions do not have a particular breeding season.
- Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs don't roar.
- Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a). 1 and 2 only
(b). 2 and 3 only
(c). 1 and 3 only
(d). 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct - Lions do not have a particular breeding season. Lions can breed throughout the year.
Statement 2: Correct - Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs don't roar. Cheetahs have a different bone structure in their throat that prevents them from roaring.
Statement 3: Incorrect - Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking. Both male lions and male leopards use scent marking to establish and defend their territories.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Therefore, the answer is (a): Statements 1 and 2 are correct.