Q. Consider the following statements about the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps):
1.The Great Indian Bustard is a large terrestrial bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
2.It is listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and hunting pressures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is indeed a large terrestrial bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent, primarily found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
- Statement 2: It is listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List due to significant threats such as habitat loss, hunting, and collision with power lines.
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