Q. Consider the following statements regarding Sangai Deer:
1. It is found in Keibul Lamjao National Park only.
2. It is a state animal of Manipur.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
The brow-antlered deer is found in Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur. It is largely seen over the floating biomass, locally called “phumdi” in the South Eastern part of Loktak Lake inside the park.
- The Park covers an area of 40 km² and the home range of the deer in the park is confined to 15–20 km².
- Phumdi is the most important and unique part of Sangai’s habitat. It is the floating mass of entangled vegetation formed by the accumulation of organic debris and biomass with soil.
- The sangai is an endemic and endangered subspecies of brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur.
Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/manipurs-sangai-deer-needs-a-new-home/article9973347.ece

