Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

The most important factor contributing to the loss of vulture population in India is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Administering of pain killers to cattle

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Administering of pain killers to cattle”.
The most important factor contributing to the loss of vulture populations in India is the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (swelling) drugs (NSAIDs), such as diclofenac, to cattle.

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