Consider the following statements regarding the Snow Leopard 1. Snow leopards are primarily found at elevations of 3,000-5,000 meters, mostly in the cold and rugged terrains of the Himalayas. 2. They are classified as "Endangered" under the IUCN Red List and are protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. 3. Snow leopards are solitary animals and are most active during dawn and dusk. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2

[B] 2 and 3

[C] 1 and 3

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Snow leopards primarily inhabit mountainous areas at elevations between 3,000 and 5,000 meters.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Snow leopards are classified as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List, not “Endangered,” and are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, not Schedule II.
Statement 3 is correct. Snow leopards are solitary animals and are most active during dawn and dusk.

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