Q. With reference to Hangul, consider the following statements:
1.The population of Hangul species has increased by 10%.
2.It is categorized as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
3.It is a species of Peony (Paeonia spp.), a type of flowering plant commonly found in the Himalayan region..
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Red Book

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The population of Hangul species has increased by 10%. It is categorized as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Hangul is the state animal of Jammu & Kashmir. It is subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas.

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