Q. With reference to “Alexandrine Parakeets” consider the following statements:
1.They are widespread in South and South-East Asia.
2.They are listed in Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act,1972.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Alexandrine Parakeets is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula of the family Psittaculidae. They are widespread in South and South-East Asia. They are listed in Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act,1972 and categorized as NT in the IUCN List.

Source: ForumIAS