Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Vulture:
1.It is native to the Indian subcontinent and typically inhabits open landscapes such as plains, savannas, and semi-arid regions.
2.Its population drastically declined due to poisoning from the veterinary drug diclofenac used in livestock.
3.It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List owing to successful conservation efforts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is correct: Found in open habitats across the Indian subcontinent.
Statement 2 is correct: Population decline linked to diclofenac toxicity.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is Critically Endangered, not Least Concern.
Source: Mongabay
