Q. With reference to Leith’s Softshell Turtle consider the following statements:
1.They are endemic to peninsular India.
2.The species is listed on Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1: Leith’s Softshell Turtle is a large fresh water soft-shelled turtle which is endemic to peninsular India and it inhabits rivers and reservoirs.
Statement 2: The species is listed on Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and it is classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ by the IUCN.
Source: PIB