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UPSC Ecology And Environment Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life / जैव विविधता संरक्षण और वन्य जीवन Question Bank Biodiversity

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    Consider the following fauna of India:
    1. Gharial
    2. Leatherback turtle
    3. Swamp deer
    Which of the above is/are endangered?

    A)  1 and 2 only                

    B)  3 only

    C)  1, 2 and 3                    

    D)  None

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Gharial is critically endangered according to IUCN. Overhunting for skin and trophies, habitat loss due to construction of dams and barrages has been the reason for their decline. Leather back turtles are endangered due to human carelessness. Swamp deer occupies a place in the list of the endangered species of the world. Deforestation, draining of swamps and marshes for farming has led to the destruction of their natural habitat.


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