Q. With reference to the Gee’s Golden Langur, consider the following statements:
1.It is endemic to India and Bhutan only.
2.It is categorized as critically endangered by the IUCN.
3.The species is strictly arboreal.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: They are endemic only to Assam and Bhutan. They are concentrated between the Manas and Sankosh rivers in India and the foothills of Bhutan’s Black Mountains.
Statement 2 is incorrect: IUCN status: Endangered
Statement 3 is correct: The species is strictly arboreal, using contiguous, tall canopy across moist evergreen, semi-evergreen and riverine forests.
Source: DTE
