{"id":91079,"date":"2025-06-01T10:45:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91079"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:45:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:45:35","slug":"in-which-of-the-following-states-is-lion-tailed-macaque-found-in-its-n","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/in-which-of-the-following-states-is-lion-tailed-macaque-found-in-its-n\/","title":{"rendered":"In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its n"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n<li>2. Kerala<\/li>\n<li>3. Karnataka<\/li>\n<li>4. Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the codes given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1, 3 and 4 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1, 2, 3 and 4&#8243; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2013<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2013\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe Lion-tailed Macaque is found in its natural habitat in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) is an endangered primate species endemic to the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats mountain range in South India. Its natural habitat is restricted to this region, specifically within the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. It is not naturally found in Andhra Pradesh.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Lion-tailed Macaque is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Its population is fragmented and threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation due to human activities. Significant populations are found in areas like the Anamalai Hills, Periyar National Park, Silent Valley National Park, and parts of Karnataka&#8217;s Western Ghats.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat? 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Kerala 3. Karnataka 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 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