Consider the following statements regarding to BlackBucks
- They are under Least Concern category of International Union for Conservation of Nature red list.
- Black buck is a State Animal of Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct statement.
Explanation:
According to a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department, Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years.
- The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is also known as the Indian antelope. It is an antelope native to India and Nepal.
- Habitat: It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources.
- State Animal: Blackbuck has been declared as the State Animal of Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Protection Status:
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
- Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Schedule I
- CITES: Appendix III
Religious Significance: The blackbuck is routinely depicted in miniature paintings of the Mughal era (16th to 19th centuries) depicting royal hunts often using cheetahs.
Hence both statements are correct.
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By: Shubham Tiwari