Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the animal Dhole::
1.They are also known as Asian wild dogs.
2.In India, Dholes can be found in Eastern Ghats.
3.They are listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Dholes are also known as Asian wild dogs. In India, Dholes are found in three clusters namely the Western and Eastern Ghats, central Indian landscape and North East India.
Statement 3 is incorrect. They are listed in Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Source: ForumIAS
