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Gee's Golden Langur
Consider the following statements with reference to the Gee's golden langur:
- The Gee's golden langur belongs to the Old World monkey family and is one of the most endangered primate species of India.
- They are listed in Appendix I of CITES and Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Only 1
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B |
Both 1 and 2
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C |
Only 2
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D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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Right ans is B
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Explanation :
- Gee's golden langur (Trachypithecus geei), also known as simply the golden langur, is an Old World monkey found in a small region of western Assam, India and in the neighboring foothills of the Black Mountains of Bhutan.
- It is one of the most endangered primate species of India.
- Their habitat is restricted to the region surrounded by four geographical landmarks: the foothills of Bhutan (North), Manas river (East), Sankosh river (West), and Brahmaputra river (South).
- They are highly dependent on trees, living in the upper canopy of forests. They are also known as leaf monkeys.
Conservation Status
- IUCN List of Threatened Species: Endangered
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora(CITES): Appendix I
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 : Schedule I
Ecological Role
- Like most primates who eat fruits, golden langurs likely play a role in seed dispersal, seed predation, and pollination, all of which are critical for forest repopulation.
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