Consider the following statements with respect to dhole:
1. It is a social carnivore native to the forests of Central and South India.
2. It is classified as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List.
3. The dhole is nocturnal and solitary in its hunting behavior.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements with respect to dhole:
1. It is a social carnivore native to the forests of Central and South India.
2. It is classified as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List.
3. The dhole is nocturnal and solitary in its hunting behavior.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Asiatic wild dog (dhole) returns to Assam&rsquo;s Kaziranga landscape.

Statement 1 is correct: The dhole (Cuon alpinus) is a social carnivorous animal that lives and hunts in packs. It is found in the forests of Central and South India, including the Western and Eastern Ghats, and also occurs in parts of Northeast India and the Indo-Gangetic plains.

Statement 2 is correct: The dhole is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, mainly due to habitat loss, a declining prey base, and various other threats to its survival.

Statement 3 is not correct: Dholes are neither nocturnal nor solitary. They are diurnal (active during the day) and are known for their cooperative pack hunting strategies, which is a key aspect of their social behavior.They hunt in coordinated packs, unlike solitary predators like leopards or tigers.

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Consider the following statements with respect to dhole: 1. It is a social carnivore native to the forests of Central and South India. 2. It is classified as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List. 3. The dhole is nocturnal and solitary in its hunting behavior. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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