With reference to ‘Emperor Penguin’ seen in the news recently consider the following statements:1.It is the tallest of all penguin species in the world.2.It is endemic to Arctic region.3.Its IUCN status is Near Threatened (NT).Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Emperor Penguin is the tallest of all penguin species in the world. Its IUCN status is Near Threatened (NT).

Statement 2 is incorrect. Emperor Penguin is endemic to Antarctica.