Consider the following statements:1.The highest number of endemic species of birds in India have been recorded in the North Eastern India.2.Manipur Bush Quail is listed as ‘Endangered’ in IUCN Red List.3.India is home to approximately 12.40% of global bird diversity.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The highest number of endemic species of birds in India have been recorded in the North Eastern India.
2.Manipur Bush Quail is listed as ‘Endangered’ in IUCN Red List.
3.India is home to approximately 12.40% of global bird diversity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The highest number of endemic species of birds in India have been recorded in the Western Ghats.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Manipur Bush Quail is listed as ‘Endangered’ in IUCN Red List. India is home to approximately 12.40% of global bird diversity.

Source: ForumIAS

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