Consider the following statements:1. Nilgiri tiger is a butterfly endemic to Western ghats.2. Southern birdwing is the smallest Indian butterfly.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1: Species endemic to the Western Ghats are – Red-disc bushbrown, Palni Sailer, Palni Fritillary, Palni Four-ring, Nilgiri tiger.