UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

Which habitat pairing mentioned in the wildlife editorial is correct?

  1. Great Indian Bustard—grasslands; Sangai—wetlands; dugong—coastal seagrass meadows; hangul—Kashmir forests
  2. Great Indian Bustard—mangroves; Sangai—desert; dugong—alpine meadows; hangul—coral reefs
  3. Great Indian Bustard—wetlands; Sangai—grasslands; dugong—riverine forests; hangul—mangroves
  4. Great Indian Bustard—alpine meadows; Sangai—coastal waters; dugong—desert; hangul—grasslands

Answer

Correct Answer

Great Indian Bustard—grasslands; Sangai—wetlands; dugong—coastal seagrass meadows; hangul—Kashmir forests

Explanation

A matches the habitats identified in the editorial. The other options interchange terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats. Habitat specificity matters because recovery measures must match each species' ecological requirements. This is why habitat mapping is central to conservation planning.

Topics: environment and ecology, great indian bustard sangai dugong hangul, habitat ecology, indian threatened species