Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Spot-billed Pelican is native to India, while Great White Pelicans are not.
2.The Spot-billed Pelican is classified as ‘Vulnerable’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) is native to India and breeds in southern Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. On the other hand, the Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) is a migratory species that can be found sporadically in parts of India but is not native to the region. It primarily breeds in Europe, Africa, and Central Asia.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Spot-billed Pelican is classified as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Source: The Hindu
