The correct answer is: D. Kashmiri Stag
Project Hangul is a conservation project undertaken by the Government of India to protect the endangered Hangul, also known as the Kashmir stag. The Hangul is a subspecies of red deer that is found in the Kashmir Himalayas. It is a shy and elusive animal that is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
The project was launched in 1972 and has been successful in increasing the population of Hangul. However, the species is still considered to be endangered and further conservation efforts are needed to ensure its survival.
The other options are incorrect because they are not endangered species that are found in the Kashmir Himalayas.
- Snow leopard: The snow leopard is a large cat that is found in the high mountains of Central Asia. It is an endangered species that is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
- Ladakhi Urial: The Ladakhi urial is a wild sheep that is found in the Ladakh region of India. It is a vulnerable species that is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
- Wild Mountain Goat: The wild mountain goat is a wild goat that is found in the mountains of Central Asia. It is a least concern species that is not threatened by extinction.