Q. With reference to the Red Sand Boa, consider the following statements:
1.It is a venomous snake mostly found in water.
2.It is the largest of the sand boas in the world.
3.Its tail is almost as thick as their body and is blunt at the end.
4.They are listed in the Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 4 are incorrect. Red Sand Boa is a type of non-venomous terrestrial snakes. They are listed in the Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Red Sand Boas tail is almost as thick as their body and is blunt at the end. It is the largest of the sand boas in the world.
Source: ForumIAS
