Chinkara species: Location - Environmental ecology and Climate Change
Q. Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Chinkara are native to Iran, Pakistan and India.
2. In India, Chinkaras are protected under the Schedule-I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
3. They are mostly found in mostly found in Rajasthan, north western and central parts of India.- Published on 04 Apr 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
This antelope species, also called the Indian gazelle lives in arid areas, the Savannahs, and subtropical light forests. They are availble in very few numbers in Pakistan and Iran. However, hunting has brought down their numbers there, as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). In India, chinkaras are protected under the Schedule-I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
