The ‘Great Indian Bustard (GIB)’ (Ghorad) is frequently seen in the news in the…
The 'Great Indian Bustard (GIB)' (Ghorad) is frequently seen in the news in the context of wildlife conservation efforts in western India. Consider the following statements regarding this species:
- AOnly 1
- BOnly 2
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D
Statement 1 is wrong because the largest surviving wild population of the Great Indian Bustard is in Rajasthan, mainly in the Jaisalmer area of the Thar Desert, not Gujarat, which holds only a handful of birds. Statement 2 is also wrong, since the GIB is a resident, non-migratory bird and does not travel from Central Asia to escape winters.