The question asks to identify which of the given animals is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. This requires knowledge of the schedules under the Act and the animals protected under each schedule.
Correct Option: B) Lion-tailed Macaque is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, indicating it receives the highest level of protection due to its endangered status.
The question asks to identify the group of animals that exclusively belongs to the category of Endangered species. This requires knowledge of the conservation status of various Indian fauna as classified by organizations like IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).
Comparing the options, Option A contains species that are all either Critically Endangered, Endangered, or have historically been considered endangered/near threatened with significant conservation focus, making it the most appropriate answer among the choices where all members are under significant threat.
A) Great Indian Bustard (Critically Endangered), Musk Deer (Endangered), Red Panda (Endangered), and Asiatic Wild Ass (Near Threatened, but often grouped with endangered species due to historical decline and conservation efforts). This group represents animals facing significant threats to their survival, aligning best with the "Endangered species" category in the context of competitive exams, where a broader interpretation might be applied to include Critically Endangered and historically endangered species.
The question asks about the specific Schedule under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, that lists animals considered 'vermin' and can be hunted. Understanding the different schedules of this Act is crucial for answering this question.
C) Schedule 5 is the correct answer because animals listed under this schedule are categorized as 'vermin' and can be hunted legally under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The question asks to identify which plant species is listed under Schedule 6 of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972. This requires knowledge of the specific schedules of the WPA, particularly Schedule 6, which lists cultivated plants that are protected and require a license for cultivation.
Correct Option: D) Both a and c
Both Red Vanda and Kuth are plant species that are explicitly listed under Schedule 6 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. This schedule aims to regulate the cultivation and trade of these specific plants to prevent their exploitation.
The question asks to identify a National Park known for its unique characteristic of being a swamp with floating vegetation supporting rich biodiversity. This requires knowledge of the specific features of various National Parks in India.
Correct Option: B) Keibul Lamjao National Park is located in Manipur, India. It is the only floating national park in the world, characterized by its unique floating masses of vegetation called 'Phumdis'. These phumdis support a rich biodiversity, including the endangered Sangai (brow-antlered deer), which is endemic to this region. This perfectly matches the description of a swamp with floating vegetation that supports rich biodiversity.
The question asks to identify which of the given fauna are endangered. This requires knowledge of the conservation status of each species mentioned, typically as classified by organizations like the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).
Based on the conservation status of these species, all three are considered endangered or critically endangered, making option C the correct answer.
C) 1, 2 and 3. All three species—Gharial, Leatherback turtle, and Swamp deer—are listed as endangered or critically endangered by conservation bodies like the IUCN, especially in the context of their populations in India.