Q. With reference to Peninsular Rock Agama, consider the following statements;
1.The Peninsular Rock Agama is a type of garden lizard that has a strong presence in southern India.
2.These are found mainly in rocky places and warm spots.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: The Peninsular Rock Agama (Psammophilus dorsalis) is a type of garden lizard that has a strong presence in southern India.
Statement 2 is correct: A study has revealed that Rock Agama lizards are found mainly in rocky places and warm spots. Thus, the inference is that conservation efforts must point towards retaining rocky patches even while reviving landscapes by planting trees.
Source: The Hindu
