Q. With reference to the Golden Langur, consider the following statements:
1.In India, it is confined to a narrow forest belt in western Assam between the Manas River and the Sankosh River.
2.It inhabits moist evergreen, riverine, dipterocarp, and moist deciduous forests.
3.It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Indian population is indeed restricted to western Assam between the Manas and Sankosh rivers.
  • They occupy moist evergreen, riverine, dipterocarp, and moist deciduous
  • IUCN status is Endangered, not Vulnerable.

Source: Environment

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