With reference to Mithun, consider the following statements: 1. Arunachal Pradesh has the highest population of Mithun in India. 2. Mithun is classified as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Mithun, consider the following statements:
1.Arunachal Pradesh has the highest population of Mithun in India.
2.Mithun is classified as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Arunachal Pradesh has the highest population of Mithun in India, and the species is widely distributed across the northeastern region.
Statement 2 is correct: Mithun is classified as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List.

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