Q. With reference to Sela macaque, consider the following statement;:
1.It is a newly discovered macaque located in Western Ghats.
2.Sela macaque is a major cause of crop loss.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] .2 only

[C] .Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:
  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Sela macaque belongs to the sinica species group of Macaca. It is recorded from Arunachal Pradesh has been named after a strategic Sela mountain pass.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Sela macaque is a major cause of crop loss in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, it faces threats due to man-wildlife conflicts.

Source: The Hindu

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