Consider the following statements: 1. Nilgiri tahr is the only mountain ungulate in southern India. 2. The Eravikulam National Park hosts the largest population of the Nilgiri tahr, with more than 700 individuals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Nilgiri tahr is the only mountain ungulate (large mammals with hooves) in southern India amongst the 12 species present in India.

It is endemic to Western Ghats, but currently large populations are found only in Nilgiris and Anamalais.
The Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is home to the largest population of the Nilgiri tahr, with more than 700 individuals.

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