With reference to the musk deer, consider the following statements: 1. The musk gland is found only in adult females. 2. The Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary located in Darjeeling is specially created for breeding programme of musk deer. 3. It is categorized as critically endangered by the IUCN. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: All Statements are incorrect

Statement 1 is incorrect: The musk gland is found only in adult males. It is located in a sac between the genitals and the umbilicus.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary is located in Uttarakhand, dedicated specifically to musk deer conservation.

Statement 3 is incorrect: It is categorized as endangered by the IUCN.

Source: DTE

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