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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

Consider the following statements regarding the Great Indian Bustard:
1. It is a bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
2. Its largest population is currently found in the state of Gujarat.
3. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC Prelims
2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements regarding the Great Indian Bustard:
1. It is a bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
2. Its largest population is currently found in the state of Gujarat.
3. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
1 and 3 only
Environment: Biodiversity.Context: Endangered Species.Details: Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Great Indian Bustard is endemic to the Indian subcontinent an......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2024
Ref. Subject Environment
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Biodiversity
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Environment ▼
Biodiversity.
Context ▼
Endangered Species.
Details ▼
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Great Indian Bustard is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Statement 2 is incorrect; its largest remaining population is found in Rajasthan (specifically in the Desert National Park), not Gujarat.
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