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With reference to Indian tent turtle consider the following statements The species is endemic to Ind...........

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    With reference to Indian tent turtle, consider the following statements

    1. The species is endemic to India and Bangladesh.
    2. It is listed as critically endangered on IUCN Red list.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Correct Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    Ministry of Environment informed Rajya Sabha about the Indian Tent Turtles.

    • The Indian tent turtle (Pangshura tentoria) is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is endemic to India and Bangladesh.
    • The preferred habitats of P. tentoria are freshwater rivers and swamps.
    • Indian tent turtle is listed in Schedule –I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and is thereby provided the highest degree of protection.
    • There are no reports to indicate that the Indian tent turtle is on the verge of extinction due to illegal mining in Narmada River.
    • IUCN Status: Least Concern.
    • CITES Status: Appendix II.

    Hence only statement 1st is correct.

    By: Shubham Tiwari
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