UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The Jeypore ground gecko reported in the paper is associated with which habitat?

  1. High-elevation forests of the Eastern Ghats
  2. Mangroves of the Sundarbans
  3. Alpine meadows of the Himalaya
  4. Coral reefs of Lakshadweep

Answer

Correct Answer

High-elevation forests of the Eastern Ghats

Explanation

A is correct because the newspaper states High-elevation forests of the Eastern Ghats. The other options are incorrect because they refer to different figures, categories or institutions reported elsewhere in the paper.

Topics: biodiversity, eastern ghats, environment, jeypore ground gecko