Consider the following statements: Statement I: Lions do not have a particular breeding season.

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Lions do not have a particular breeding season.
Statement II: Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.
Statement III: 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

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement I is correct. Lions do not have a specific breeding season and can breed throughout the year.
• Statement II is correct. Cheetahs do not roar; they make other vocalizations such as chirps and purrs.
• Statement III is incorrect. Male leopards do scent mark their territory, similar to male lions.
  Possible Sources: Wildlife and zoology references on big cats.