Q. Which of the following pairs about state animals and their respective states is/are correct?

1. Snow Leopard – Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
2. Indian Elephant – Jharkhand, Karnataka and Kerala
3. Clouded Leopard – Meghalaya
4. Fishing Cat – Andhra Pradesh

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 3
Notes: The Snow Leopard is the state animal of Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, classified as vulnerable by the IUCN. The Indian Elephant serves as the state animal for Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Kerala, and is endangered. The Clouded Leopard is the state animal of Meghalaya, also listed as vulnerable. The Fishing Cat is the state animal of West Bengal and is considered vulnerable as well.