Consider the following: 1. Star tortoise 2. Monitor lizard 3. Pygmy Hog 4. Spider monkey Which of the above are found in India?
Explanation
The species found in India among the given options are the Star Tortoise, Monitor Lizard, and Pygmy Hog.
1. Star Tortoise (*Geochelone elegans*): It is found in the dry scrub forests of India (specifically in the south and west), Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. 2. Monitor Lizard: India is home to four species: the Bengal Monitor, the Water Monitor, the Desert Monitor, and the Yellow Monitor. All four species are protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 3. Pygmy Hog (*Porcula salvania*): It is the smallest and rarest wild pig in the world. Once found across the Himalayan foothills, it is now restricted to a few locations in India, primarily the Manas National Park in Assam. It is listed as Critically Endangered. 4. Spider Monkey: These are New World monkeys native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America (from southern Mexico to Brazil). They are not found in the wild in India.
Therefore, the correct answer is 1, 2, and 3 only.