Q. With reference to the Nilgiri Tahr, consider the following statements:
1.The Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered mountain ungulate endemic to the southern Western Ghats.
2.It is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex and is the only mountain ungulate in southern India.
3.The Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Kerala.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered species endemic to the southern Western Ghats.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex and is the only mountain ungulate in southern India.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu, not Kerala.
Source– TH
