Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1 and 2 only
The correct answer is 1 and 2 only. - Musk deer largely can be seen in Himalayan states.
- States such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
- It inhabits high alpine environments above altitudes of 2,500 m.
- Askot Wildlife Sanctuary and Gangotri National Park in Uttarakhand. Hence, 1 and 2 are correct.
- Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Manas National Park in Assam. Hence, 3 and 4 are not correct.
- Musk Deer
- Musk deer is a small compact deer belonging to the family Cervidae.
- A solitary shy animal, the musk deer lives in mountainous regions from Siberia to the Himalayas.
- Can be seen in states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
- It inhabits high alpine environments above altitudes of 2,500 m.
- IUCN Status: Endangered.
- Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
- The Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary has located 54 km from the town of Askot, Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.
- As the name suggests, the sanctuary has been set up primarily for the conservation of musk deer and its natural habitat.
- Gangotri National Park
- Gangotri National Park is a national park in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand in India.
- Various rare and endangered species like bharal or blue sheep, black bear, brown bear, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Snowcock, Himalayan Thar, musk deer, and Snow leopard are found in the park.
- The Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
- The Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve near Mailani in Uttar Pradesh, India.
- It covers an area of 227 km2 (88 sq mi) and was founded in 1972. The tiger, chital, hog deer, wild boars, otters, and many more animals find themselves a home here.
- Manas National Park
- Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve, and a biosphere reserve in Assam, India. Located in the Himalayan foothills.
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