Question

Q9. Consider the following statements about Blackbuck species of birds:

1. The blackbuck is a large species of antelope native to the Indian subcontinent.

2. They are the “state animal” of Rajasthan.

3. They are considered sacred by the Bishnoi community of Rajasthan.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
• B. b) 2 and 3 only
• C. c) 1 and 3 only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) 1 and 3 only

Blackbuck/ Indian Antelope

• IUCN: Near Threatened
• The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is a large species of antelopenative to the Indian subcontinent.
• The blackbuck population is confined to areas in Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, with a few small pockets in central India.
• They are found in Nepal and Pakistan too.
• They are the “state animal” of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab.
• The blackbuck is a species of antelope protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• They are considered sacred by the Bishnoi community of Rajasthan.
• The blackbuck is the only living species of the genus Antilope.