Increase in number of Nilgiri tahr
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Nilgiri tahr?
1. It is found in Tamil Nadu and Kerala only
2. Is the state animal of Kerala- Published on 06 Oct 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
The Nilgiri tahr is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
In the first-ever comprehensive study of the Nilgiri tahr population in Western Ghats, the WWF-India has put the population at 3,122 and added that with diligent conservation and planning, the population could reach the 5,000 mark.
