With reference to the Great Indian Bustard, consider the following statements:1.It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.2.The colour of feathers of males and females are same.3.They are listed in Schedule I in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to the Great Indian Bustard, consider the following statements:
1.It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
2.The colour of feathers of males and females are same.
3.They are listed in Schedule I in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Great Indian Bustard is endemic to the Indian subcontinent. They are listed in Schedule I on the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Male and female bustard are distinguished with feather colours but they are same in size.

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Q. With reference to the Great Indian Bustard, consider the following statements:
1.It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
2.The colour of feathers of males and females are same.
3.They are listed in Schedule I in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. With reference to the Great Indian Bustard, consider the following statements: 1.It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent. 2.The colour of feathers of males and females are same. 3.They are listed in Schedule I in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.Which of the statements given above are correct?