Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the “King Cobra”:
1.They are categorized as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red Data Book.
2.They are part of the secondary consumer in the ecosystem.
3.They play a crucial role in regulating populations of other species.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 3 are correct. King Cobra is categorized as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red Data Book. They play a crucial role in regulating populations of other species like rodents.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The King Cobras are part of the top predation/tertiary consumer in the ecosystem and are important in maintaining the balance of nature.
Source: India Today
