Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Gray Slender Loris:
1.The Gray Slender Loris is a nocturnal, arboreal primate endemic to parts of southern India and Sri Lanka.
2.It is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List primarily due to habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade.
3.In India, the Gray Slender Loris is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 3 only
Statement 1 is correct: The Gray Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus) is a small, insectivorous, nocturnal primate found in dry forests and scrublands of southern India and Sri Lanka.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The species is classified as Nearly Threatened, not Critically Endangered, on the IUCN Red List.
Statement 3 is correct: In India, the Gray Slender Loris receives the highest level of legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Source: DTE
