Q. Consider the following statements about the Greater One-Horned Rhino:
1.It is the largest among the five rhino species.
2.It is naturally found in India only.
3.It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct — The Greater One-Horned Rhino is the largest rhino species.
- Statement 2 is incorrect — It is naturally found in both India and Nepal.
- Statement 3 is correct — It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and protected under Schedule I of India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Source- Downtoearth
