Q. With reference to the Red Panda, consider the following statements:
1.Nearly 50% of its habitat lies in the Eastern Himalayas.
2.It is classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.
3.It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
4.It is found only in India and Nepal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Red Panda is Endangered, not Critically Endangered. It is also found in Bhutan, China, and Myanmar—so Statement 4 is incorrect.
