Question

Some animals are hunted illegally for their body parts. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding animals and the reason they are being hunted for?

• A. Musk deer are hunted for a pair of smell glands present under the belly of the males which is used to make perfume.
• B. Rhinoceros is hunted for its horns which are used to make ornamental things and medicines.
• C. Chiru is hunted for fine wool under fleece called shahtoosh used for making shawls.
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of these

Poaching means illegally capturing and killing animals for their parts. Many animals are killed and hunted down by the poachers so that they can sell their parts in the black markets and earn huge profits. Poaching has resulted in the extinction of many species. Musk deer are hinted for a pair of smell gland which is used to make perfume, Rhinoceros are hunted for their horns, Elephants for their tusk and teeth, Chiru for fine wool, etc.