Nocturnal fauna — Lion-tailed Macaque, Malabar Civet, Sambar Deer
Question
Consider the following fauna: How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
- 1.
Lion-tailed Macaque
- 2.
Malabar Civet
- 3.
Sambar Deer
Options
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Explanation
The Malabar Civet and the Sambar Deer are primarily nocturnal or crepuscular, heavily foraging during the night or twilight to avoid heat and predators. Conversely, the Lion-tailed Macaque is strictly diurnal, actively foraging in the Western Ghats rainforest canopy during daylight hours.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q14
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Biodiversity & Conservation
Type
How-many counting
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Wildlife Institute of India / Nocturnal Forest Fauna Adaptations
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