Consider the following animals of India: 1. Crocodile 2. Elephant Which of these is/are endangered species?
- AOnly 1
- BOnly 2
- CBoth 1 and 2Correct
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The correct answer is C because both the Elephant and certain species of Crocodiles in India are classified as endangered under different conservation frameworks.
Specifically, the Asian Elephant is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and poaching. Regarding crocodiles, India is home to three species: the Gharial, the Mugger, and the Saltwater crocodile. The Gharial is Critically Endangered, while the others face varying levels of threat.
Furthermore, both the Elephant and all three species of Crocodiles are protected under Schedule I of India's Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides them the highest level of legal protection because they are considered threatened or endangered species within the country.
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