Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2026 • Q.22
Biodiversity and Conservation
With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
2
They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees.
3
They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers.
Syllabus Connection
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)
NCERT Connection
Ch.2: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II
Ch.15: Life on the Earth
Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 World Physical Geography