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Ecology & Ecosystems
Question No. 230Interactive Test Mode
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Q230. Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Environment and Ecology

Correct Answer: Option (A) — Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass

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Option (a) contains high-priority threatened species under Indian wildlife conservation frameworks: Great Indian Bustard (Critically Endangered), Musk Deer, Red Panda (Endangered), and Asiatic Wild Ass.

Options (b), (c), and (d) contain common, abundant species of Least Concern such as Cheetal (spotted deer), Blue Bull (Nilgai), and Rhesus Monkey.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Blue Bull (Nilgai) and Cheetal are very common herbivores with high populations across India (IUCN Least Concern); options containing them can be eliminated immediately.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q230)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Ecology & Ecosystems
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q230

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 230 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Environment and Ecology (Ecology & Ecosystems) question is Option (A): "Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Ecology & Ecosystems". You can explore all repeated questions from Ecology & Ecosystems 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 Ecology & Ecosystems UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Blue Bull (Nilgai) and Cheetal are very common herbivores with high populations across India (IUCN Least Concern); options containing them can be eliminated immediately.

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