Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Environment · Question 97

Consider the following:<br/>1. Black-necked crane<br/>2. Cheetah<br/>3. Flying squirrel<br/>4. Snow leopard<br/><br/>Which of the above are naturally found in India?

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 1, 3 and 4 only
  3. 2 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 3 and 4 only

  1. Black-necked crane – Naturally found in India, especially in Ladakh and parts of Arunachal Pradesh in winter. Correct.
  2. Cheetah – The Asiatic cheetah became extinct in India in the mid-20th century; present cheetahs are reintroduced, not naturally occurring now. Incorrect.
  3. Flying squirrel – Several species of flying squirrels are native to India. Correct.
  4. Snow leopard – Naturally found in the Himalayan region of India. Correct.

So, 1, 3 and 4 only are naturally found in India.

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