Prelims 2026 · Environment · Question 22
With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct?<br/><br/>1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.<br/>2. They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees.<br/>3. They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers.<br/><br/>Select the answer using the code given below:<br/>
Answer
1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: the western hoolock gibbon is listed as Endangered, and Assam’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is well known as a habitat for this ape. Statement 2 is correct because gibbons are specialized for brachiation, using long arms and shoulder adaptations to swing between trees. Statement 3 is incorrect: gibbons are small apes, not heavy-bodied like gorillas.