UPSC Prelims 2013·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

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

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  1. A1 and 2 onlyCorrect
  2. B3 only
  3. C1, 2 and 3
  4. DNone

Explanation

1. Gharial: The Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. It qualifies as endangered. 2. Leatherback turtle: The Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with some subpopulations classified as Critically Endangered. It qualifies as endangered. 3. Swamp deer: The Swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, not Endangered or Critically Endangered. As per the UPSC official answer key, it does not qualify as 'endangered' in the strict sense used in this question. Therefore, only 1 and 2 are correct.
geography: Consider the following fauna of India : 1. Gharial 2. Leatherback turtle 3. Swamp deer Which of the above is/are endange
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