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Biodiversity & Conservation
Question No. 209Interactive Test Mode
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Q209. Consider the following statements: 1. Asiatic lions are naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camels are naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Asiatic lions are naturally found in India only.
  2. Double-humped camels are naturally found in India only.
  3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2019 • Environment and Ecology

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

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Statement 1 is correct: The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) is found in the wild solely in and around the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, India.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The wild double-humped camel (Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus) is native to the steppes and deserts of Central Asia, including Mongolia and Northwest China.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is native to the Indian subcontinent and is found in Nepal and Bhutan in addition to India.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Extreme keyword 'only': While Asiatic lions are uniquely restricted to Gir (India), the one-horned rhino is well known to inhabit Nepal's Chitwan National Park, making Statement 3 easily false.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 (Q209)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Biodiversity & Conservation
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2019 Q209

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2019 GS Paper I Question 209 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2019 Environment and Ecology (Biodiversity & Conservation) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Biodiversity & Conservation". You can explore all repeated questions from Biodiversity & Conservation in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Biodiversity & Conservation UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Extreme keyword 'only': While Asiatic lions are uniquely restricted to Gir (India), the onehorned rhino is well known to inhabit Nepal's Chitwan National Park, making Statement 3 easily false.

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