Consider the following statements regarding snow leopards.1. It is in...
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
In news
The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change-Shri Babul Supriyo spoke at the International Snow Leopard Day 2020 about landscape restoration for snow leopard habitat conservation.
During the virtual meet, community volunteer programme “HimalSanrakshak '' was launched followed by the release of origami notebook based on the theme of combating illegal trade in wildlife.
Key-Points - The Government of India has been conserving snow leopard and its habitat through the Project Snow Leopard. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- The Project Snow Leopard was launched in 2009.
- The Government is committed to landscape restoration for snow leopard habitat conservation and implementing participatory landscape-based management plans involving local stakeholder.
- India has also been part of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) Programme since 2013.
India has identified three large landscapes- - Hemis-Spiti across Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
- Nanda Devi – Gangotri in Uttarakhand
- Khangchendzonga – Tawang across Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh
The geographical range encompasses a large part of the western Himalayas including the states and UTs of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
- The Government of India has identified the snow leopard as a flagship species for the high-altitude Himalayas.
- Snow Leopard is in the list of 21 critically endangered species for the recovery programme of the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The First National Protocol was launched in 2019 on Snow Leopard Population Assessment which has been very useful for monitoring populations.
- This initiative exclusively focuses on developing landscape-based management plans, habitat restoration plans, livelihoods improvement, mitigation of wildlife crime and illegal trade in wildlife, human-wildlife conflict mitigation strategies, improving awareness and communications strategies.
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Consider the following statements regarding snow leopards.1. It is in...
And Climate Change, Government of India.
2. The snow leopard is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.
3. Snow leopards have adapted to life in cold, harsh environments, with their thick fur and long tail for balance.
4. Snow leopards are solitary animals and are known for their elusive nature.
5. Their main prey consists of blue sheep and ibex, but they also feed on smaller mammals and birds.
6. The population of snow leopards is estimated to be around 4,000-6,500 individuals in the wild.
7. Conservation efforts for snow leopards include protected areas, community-based conservation initiatives, and anti-poaching measures.
Which of the statements are true?
a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
b) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
c) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
d) 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
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