Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding 'Rama chiluka', recently seen in the news?
  1. It is a rose-ringed parakeet popular within Telugu culture
  2. It has recently been declared as the state bird of Andhra Pradesh
  3. It is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Statements 1 and 2 are correct: 'Rama chiluka' refers to the rose-ringed parakeet, notable in Telugu culture and recently declared as Andhra Pradesh's state bird. Statement 3 is incorrect: The rose-ringed parakeet is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List, not as 'Critically Endangered'.
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