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Consider the following fauna:
1. Lion-tailed Macaque
2. Malabar Civet
3. Sambar Deer

How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?

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A.Only oneCorrect
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None
Explanation & Solution

The correct answer is (A) Only one.

Explanation:

The lion-tailed macaque is a diurnal species, spending its time foraging for fruits and invertebrates. In India, its conservation status is as follows: - IUCN Red List: Endangered - Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I - CITES: Appendix I On the other hand, the Malabar civet is a nocturnal animal found exclusively in India's Western Ghats. The civetone extract from its scent gland is utilized in perfumes and medicine. As for the Sambar deer, they are primarily crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. They rest in dense forests during the day and transition to open areas to feed at dusk, returning to cover at dawn. Although they may also be active during the night, they are not strictly nocturnal.

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

निम्नलिखित प्राणियों पर विचार कीजिए :
1. सिंह-पुच्छी मकाक
2. मालाबार सिवेट
3. सांभर हिरण

उपर्युक्त में से कितने आमतौर पर रात्रिचर हैं या सूर्यास्त के बाद अधिक सक्रिय होते हैं?

A.केवल एकसही
B.केवल दो
C.सभी तीन
D.कोई भी नहीं

सही उत्तर (A) Only one है।

व्याख्या:

The lion-tailed macaque is a diurnal species, spending its time foraging for fruits and invertebrates. In India, its conservation status is as follows: - IUCN Red List: Endangered - Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I - CITES: Appendix I On the other hand, the Malabar civet is a nocturnal animal found exclusively in India's Western Ghats. The civetone extract from its scent gland is utilized in perfumes and medicine. As for the Sambar deer, they are primarily crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. They rest in dense forests during the day and transition to open areas to feed at dusk, returning to cover at dawn. Although they may also be active during the night, they are not strictly nocturnal.

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