Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2020 · Environment · Question 97

Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat? 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gangotri National Park 3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Manas National Park. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer

1 and 2 only

1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary — Located in Uttarakhand in the higher Himalayas; it is known habitat for alpine species including musk deer. Verdict: Correct.

2. Gangotri National Park — A high-altitude Himalayan park in Uttarakhand; musk deer is one of its notable fauna. Verdict: Correct.

3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary — In the Terai of Uttar Pradesh; known more for swamp deer, tiger, leopard, etc., not the high-altitude musk deer habitat. Verdict: Incorrect.

4. Manas National Park — In Assam foothills/grassland-forest ecosystem; famous for rhino, pygmy hog, golden langur, etc., not a typical musk deer habitat. Verdict: Incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

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