Q. What is the state animal of Uttarakhand?
Answer: Musk Deer
Notes: The Musk Deer (*Moschus chrysogaster*) is the state animal of Uttarakhand. It inhabits high-altitude Himalayan forests and alpine meadows. This species is endangered due to poaching for its musk gland. It is legally protected under Indian wildlife conservation laws. The state adopted this animal as a symbol to represent its unique mountainous ecosystem and biodiversity.