Which of the following wildlife is the mascot of Jalore district?

Concept

A district wildlife mascot is an official, locality-specific designation. The mere presence or popularity of a species in a region does not establish that designation.

For a previous-year factual question, the matching examination board's master paper and final answer key are the controlling evidence.

Application

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board master paper asks this exact question as Question 86. Matching that paper with the official final answer key identifies Sloth Bear as the designated wildlife mascot of Jalore district.

Contrast and cross-check

• Indian Wolf is associated with Rajasthan's arid landscapes, but the official district-mascot designation in this paper does not apply to it.

• Honey Badger occurs in Rajasthan, but occurrence is not the same as an official district-mascot designation.

• Demoiselle Crane is a migratory bird associated with parts of Rajasthan; that regional association does not establish it as the Jalore district mascot.

Therefore, the wildlife mascot of Jalore district is the Sloth Bear.