Q. With reference to Indian gazelle (Chinkara) consider the following statements:
1.They reside in dense mountainous forests that maintain their greenery throughout the year.
2.They are categorized as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List.
3.It is the state animal of Rajasthan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The chinkara occupies dry regions, such as sandy deserts, flat plains, hilly areas, arid scrublands, and light forests.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Chinkara are categorized as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List. It is the state animal of Rajasthan. They can go for a long time without water.
Source: ForumIAS
