QUESTION

Hard

Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2012

Consider the following:

  1. Black-necked crane
  2. Cheetah
  3. Flying squirrel
  4. Snow leopard

Which of the above are naturally found in India?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Black-necked crane is found in the Tibetan and trans-Himalayan regions of India. During the winter, they migrate to warmer regions of the country. So, this is naturally found in India.

Cheetahs were once found in India, but they have been declared extinct in the country since the last century. So, they are not naturally found in India now.

There are several species of flying squirrels found in India, including the Indian Giant Flying Squirrel and the Red Giant Flying Squirrel. So, this is naturally found in India.

Snow leopard is found in the Himalayan region of India. So, this is naturally found in India.

So, the animals naturally found in India are the Black-necked crane, Flying squirrel, and Snow leopard.

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