With reference to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), consider the following statements
- It is the State bird of Rajasthan.
- It is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Select the correct statement.
Explanation:
The Supreme Court of India recently requested the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change to consider launching ‘Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB)’ like one for tigers.
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The Great Indian Bustard, found mainly in the Indian subcontinent, is the flagship grassland species of India.
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It is one of the largest flying birds in the world, and India’s heaviest flying bird.
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Its population of about 150 in Rajasthan accounts for 95% of its total world population.
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It is the State bird of Rajasthan.
Conservation status
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Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection)Act, 1972,
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Listed in Appendix I of CITES,
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Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Hence only statement 1st is correct.
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By: Shubham Tiwari