Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat?1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary2. Gangotri National Park3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary4. Manas National ParkSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
✓ Correct answer: a) 1 and 2 only
ExplanationOption 1 is correct: To safeguard the critically endan- gered Musk Deer and its environment, the Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary was established.The refuge is sometimes referred to as “Green Paradise on Earth.” It is situated in Askot, a tiny village in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.Snow leopard, Hima- layan black bear, Himalayan tahr, blue sheep, musk deer, loong, monal, kalij pheasant, and cheer pheasant are some examples of the local fauna.Option 2 is correct: Gangotri National Park is located in Uttar- kashi, Uttrakhand, in the Bhagirathi River’s upper watershed.Gangotri Glacier is situated inside the park.The park is com- pletely surrounded by temperate coniferous forests.The typical vegetation includes chirpine, deodar, fir, spruce, oak, and rhodo- dendron.The park is home to a number of rare and endangered animals, including the snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan monal, Himalayan snowcock, and blue sheep (also known as bharal).Options 3 and 4 are incorrect: Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is home to Tigers, Leopards, Pythons, Barking Deer, Ghariyal, Wild Boar and Swam
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