Q. Which of the following vulture species is not resident in India?
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[A] White – rumped vulture

[B] Indian Long billed vulture

[C] Egyptian vulture

[D] Cinereous vulture

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: A total of nine species of vultures are found in India. Out of these six species are resident (white–rumped vulture, Indian vulture, slender-billed vulture, red-headed vulture, bearded vulture and Egyptian vulture) and three species are migratory (cinereous vulture, griffon vulture and Himalayan vulture).

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/international-vulture-awareness-nine-species-india-maha-conservation-8130466/

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