Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayan Musk Deer: 1. The Himalayan Musk Deer is endemic to India 2. Males possess a musk gland used in perfumes, medicine, and cosmetics. 3. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and classified as Endangered by the IUCN. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The Himalayan Musk Deer is not endemic to India; it is found in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, China, and multiple Indian states (including Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh).
Males indeed have a musk gland located between the genitals and the umbilicus and possess long, curved canine teeth.
It is under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Source: Environment