Lion-tailed macaque distribution
Question
In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Options
1, 2 and 3 only
2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) is endemic to the Western Ghats of South India with very restricted distribution. It is found in Tamil Nadu (particularly Nilgiri Hills), Kerala (Silent Valley and other Western Ghats regions), and Karnataka (Western Ghats areas). It is NOT found in Andhra Pradesh in its natural habitat. The species is critically endangered and restricted primarily to specific forest patches in these three states. > Distribution memory: LTM = Tamil Nadu + Kerala + Karnataka (Western Ghats endemic). Answer: a.
Question details
Year
2013
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q35
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Fauna and biodiversity of India
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Geography - Biodiversity and wildlife of India
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