The correct answer is: C) Lion-tailed Macaque.
The lion-tailed macaque is a species of macaque native to the Western Ghats of India. It is the only species in the genus Macaca endemic to India. The lion-tailed macaque is a medium-sized monkey, with males typically weighing 10-15 kg and females weighing 8-12 kg. The fur is black with a long, shaggy mane that covers the head and shoulders. The tail is long and ringed with black and white. The lion-tailed macaque is an arboreal species, spending most of its time in trees. It is a social animal, living in groups of up to 30 individuals. The diet consists of fruits, leaves, insects, and small mammals. The lion-tailed macaque is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The main threats to the species are habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting, and the pet trade.
The other options are incorrect because:
- The Indian elephant is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
- The Bengal tiger is the national animal of India.
- The blackbuck is the state animal of Gujarat.