Great Indian Bustard habitat - Environmental ecology and Climate Change
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The Great Indian Bustard is Critically Endangered bird found in India and Pakistan
2. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary for the great Indian bustard at Solapur, Maharashtra
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 06 May 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
There are less than 250 bustards left in the country. It inhabits arid and semi-arid grasslands with scattered short scrub, bushes and low intensity cultivation in flat or gently undulating terrain. Now it is seen in Rajasthan, with smaller populations in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh.
