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Consider the following

Consider the following:
1. Black-necked crane
2. Cheetah
3. Flying squirrel
4. Snow leopard
Which of the above are naturally found in India?

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b)

1, 3 and 4 only

(c)

2 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Option (b) is correct. The Black-necked crane, Flying squirrel, and Snow leopard are naturally found in India. The Black-necked crane inhabits high-altitude regions like Ladakh. The Flying squirrel is native to India and other parts of Asia. Snow leopards are found in the Himalayan regions of India. The Cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952 and is native to Africa.