Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat? 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gangotri National Park 3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Manas National Park. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.2 and 3 only
B.3 and 4 only
C.1 and 4 only
D.1 and 2 only✓ Correct
Explanation
Musk deer inhabit high-altitude Himalayan forests. Askot WLS (Uttarakhand) and Gangotri NP (Uttarakhand) are within their range; Kishanpur (terai) and Manas (NE plains) are not typical musk deer habitats.
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