Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding 'Rama chiluka', recently seen in the news?- It is a rose-ringed parakeet popular within Telugu culture
- It has recently been declared as the state bird of Andhra Pradesh
- 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'.