Q. With reference to Indian Grey Wolf, consider the following statements:
A subspecies of the grey wolf, that is restricted to the Indian subcontinent only.
It is listed as Endangered by the IUCN and included in Appendix I of CITES.
Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary is India's first designated wolf sanctuary in India.
How many of the above statements are correct? Answer:
Only one
Notes:
The Indian Grey Wolf is a subspecies of the grey wolf found from Southwest Asia to the Indian subcontinent, extending from Israel to India.
These wolves are nocturnal hunters, primarily active from dusk to dawn, and are monogamous, mating with only one partner throughout their life.
They are listed as Endangered by the IUCN, included in Appendix I of CITES, and protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Their major threats include habitat loss, depletion of prey, and human interference.
The Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary, located near Gangavati in Karnataka, is home to about 35-40 wolves, including pups, and was declared Karnataka’s first Wolf Sanctuary during the 15th Wildlife Board meeting.