With reference to the Indian peacock, consider the following statements: 1. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and is found mainly in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 2. The male Indian Peafowl is known as a peacock, while the female is called a peahen. 3. It is listed as ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Indian peacock, consider the following statements:
1.It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and is found mainly in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
2.The male Indian Peafowl is known as a peacock, while the female is called a peahen.
3.It is listed as ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: 1, 2 and 3

Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Peafowl is native to the Indian subcontinent. Its natural distribution extends into Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and parts of Bangladesh.

Statement 2 is correct: The male is the peacock and the female the peahen. The spectacular “train” displayed by the male consists mainly of elongated upper tail-coverts, which are distinct from the actual tail feathers.

Statement 3 is correct: The Indian Peafowl is classified as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN and receives the highest level of legal protection under Schedule I of India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Source: IE

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