Q. Consider the following statements about snow leopard:
1.It inhabits the mountains of central Asia only.
2.It is categorized as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
3.It is also known as the ‘ghost of the mountains’ as it often hunts for the human preys.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 2 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: The snow leopard inhabits the mountains of central Asia and the Indian subcontinent, ranging from an elevation of about 1,800 metres (about 6,000 feet) in the winter to about 5,500 metres (18,000 feet) in the summer. They are found in 12 countries, including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Mongolia.
Statement 2 is correct: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
Statement 3 is incorrect: The snow leopard often referred to as the “ghost of the mountains because it is rarely seen by humans.
Source: HT
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