Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Dachigam National Park is associated with which of the following?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Hangul or Kashmir Stag

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hangul or Kashmir Stag ”.
Dachigam National Park is associated with the Hangul or Kashmir Stag. It is located in the Kashmir Valley and is a crucial habitat for this endangered species.

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