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Red Crowned Roofed Turtle
Consider the following statements with reference to the Red Crowned Roofed Turtle:
- The red-crowned roofed turtle is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to South Asia.
- It is categorized as ‘Vulnerable’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A |
Only 1
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B |
Only 2
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C |
Both 1 and 2
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D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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Your Ans is
Right ans is A
Your Answer Is Correct
Your Answer Is Wrong
Explanation :
- The Red-crowned roofed turtle is native to India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Historically, the species was widespread in the Ganga River, both in India and Bangladesh. It also occurs in the Brahmaputra basin.
- It is a freshwater turtle species found in deep flowing rivers with terrestrial nesting sites.
- Currently in India, the National Chambal River Gharial Sanctuary is the only area with substantial population of the species, but even this Protected Area and habitat are under threat.
Conservation Status
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) : Critically Endangered
- Wildlife Protection Act (IWPA) : Schedule I
- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) : Appendix II
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