Question

Q. Which of the following information is incorrect about Snow Leopard?

• A. It is a Schedule I animal under the Wildlife Protection Act of India.
• B. They are listed under Appendix I of CITES.
• C. Snow Leopard’s IUCN status is Vulnerable.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the above

Explanation:

Recently, India’s first snow leopard conservation centre will be established in Uttarakhand. The Snow leopard conservation centre aims to protect the big cat species with the help of the local community and also give employment to locals from nearby villages through tourism. It also aims to conserve and restore the Himalayan ecosystems.

• It is a Schedule I animal under the Wildlife Protection Act of India.
• IUCN status: Vulnerable
• They are listed under Appendix I of CITES.
• They are facing many threats to their existence due to poaching and habitat destruction.
• In India, it is found in the Himalayas at 3,000 to 4,500 metres elevation across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.