Q. With reference to “Jeypore Ground Gecko” consider the following statements:
1.It is a reptile endemic to India.
2.It is included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation – Jeypore Ground Gecko is a reptile endemic to India. The wild reptile species is found in the Eastern Ghats and is known to be present in four locations including southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh. It is included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Source: DTE
