2013 Q. 35 Set A
Environment & Ecology
Biodiversity

In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Kerala
  3. Karnataka
  4. Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Smart Elimination

Name Association: ""Lion-Tailed Macaque"" is the flagship animal of the Western Ghats (Kerala/Karnataka). Andhra Pradesh is on the East Coast. Eliminate 4.

Potential Trap

Thinking it is restricted to Silent Valley (Kerala) only.

Answer Key & Explanation

Answer: A

The correct answer is Option A.

Explanation:

  • The Lion-tailed Macaque is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
  • Its habitat spans across three states:
    1. Kerala (Silent Valley is a major stronghold).
    2. Karnataka (Sirsi-Honnavar forests).
    3. Tamil Nadu (Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve).
  • It is not found in Andhra Pradesh (Eastern Ghats).

Value Addition

  • Status: Endangered (IUCN).
  • Habit: Arboreal (lives in trees), prefers tropical evergreen forests.

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