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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat?
1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Gangotri National Park
3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Manas National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
3 and 4 only
D
1 and 4 only
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat?
1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Gangotri National Park
3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Manas National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer
1 and 2 only
Habitat Requirements: The Alpine Musk Deer (White-bellied musk deer) is fundamentally a high-altitude Himalayan species that thrives in rugged, alpine, and sub-......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2020
Ref. Subject Environment
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Biodiversity
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Habitat Requirements ▼
The Alpine Musk Deer (White-bellied musk deer) is fundamentally a high-altitude Himalayan species that thrives in rugged, alpine, and sub-alpine forest environments typically located above 2,500 meters.
Evaluating Uttarakhand Locations ▼
Both Askot Wildlife Sanctuary (explicitly established for the conservation of the musk deer) and Gangotri National Park are situated in the high-altitude Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, providing the exact natural habitat required. Therefore, points 1 and 2 are correct.
Evaluating Terai and Assam Habitats ▼
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary (part of Dudhwa in UP) lies in the Terai plains, while Manas National Park is situated in the Himalayan foothills and floodplains of Assam. Neither offers the frigid alpine ecosystems needed by the musk deer. Thus, points 3 and 4 are completely incorrect.
Conclusion ▼
The high-altitude sanctuaries of Askot and Gangotri are the correct geographical matches.
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