Q. With reference to the Black necked crane, consider the following statements:
1. The black-necked crane is central to Buddhist mythology and culture.
2. It is listed as Near Threatened species under IUCN red list.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:
  • Statement 1 is correct: The black-necked crane is central to Buddhist mythology and culture. According to a World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF), previous incarnations of the Dalai Lama were carried from monastery to monastery on the backs of these holy birds. 
  • Statement 2 is correct: It is listed as Near Threatened species in the IUCN Red List. 

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