Q. With reference to the Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary, consider the following Statements:
- It is India’s only vulture sanctuary located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
- It houses a Long-billed vulture, an Egyptian Vulture, and a White-rumped vulture.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2
Notes:
- It is India’s only vulture sanctuary located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Incorrect: Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary, located in Ramanagara district of Karnataka, is India's first and only vulture sanctuary.
- It houses a Long-billed vulture, an Egyptian Vulture, and a White-rumped vulture. Correct: It was established in 2012 to protect the declining vulture population, particularly the long-billed, Egyptian, and white-rumped vultures.