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Consider the following statements regarding Golden Langur

It is endemic to Assam and Bhutan.
It is protected under the Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
Chakrashila is India’s first wildlife sanctuary with golden langur as the primary species.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

Explanation:

The geographic range of golden langurs is limited to Assam, India and neighboring Bhutan where they live year-round. They occupy moist evergreen and tropical deciduous forests as well as some riverine areas and savannas in Assam and Bhutan.
They are listed in Appendix I of CITES, Endangered in the IUCN Red List and in the Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Chakrashila is India’s first wildlife sanctuary with golden langur as the primary species. As a part of MGNREGA, around 27.24 lakh trees will be planted in Assam to sustain the colonies of the Golden Langurs in Bongaigaon district. Hence all statements are correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari

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