Q. With reference to Tigers in India, consider the following statements:
1. White Tiger is considered as a separate sub-species of Tiger.
2. Tigers are both a Flagship and Umbrella species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: White tigers are not a separate sub-species, but are white in color due to an expression of recessive genes. Interestingly, the white tigers are found only among the Indian tigers and can only be seen only in captivity now.
- Statement 2 is correct: Tigers are both a Flagship and Umbrella species. As a Flagship species they are important for conservation and as Umbrella species, conservation of tigers leads to conservation of other species.
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