Mammals

**1 is correct:** Black-necked crane is found in the Tibetan and trans-Himalayan regions of India. During the winter, they migrate to warmer regions of the country. So, this is naturally found in India. **2 is not correct:** Cheetahs were once found in India, but they have been declared extinct in the country since the last century. So, they are not naturally found in India now. **3 is correct:** There are several species of flying squirrels found in India, including the Indian Giant Flying Squirrel and the Red Giant Flying Squirrel. So, this is naturally found in India. **4 is correct:** Snow leopard is found in the Himalayan region of India. So, this is naturally found in India. So, the animals naturally found in India are the Black-necked crane, Flying squirrel, and Snow leopard.

* The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus), or the wanderoo, is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats of South India. * A recent assessment for IUCN reports 3000-3500 of these animals live scattered over several areas in **Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka**. * The lion-tailed macaque ranks among the rarest and most threatened primates. * IUCN Status: Endangered. * Silent Valley has the largest number of lion-tailed macaques in South India.

**Statement 1 is correct:** Kharai camels can swim up to three kilometers in seawater. This rare trait allows them to reach offshore mangrove islands, where they forage for food. **Statement 2 is correct:** Their name "Kharai" comes from the Gujarati word for "salty" because they primarily graze on saline plants and mangroves. This dietary adaptation allows them to thrive in the harsh coastal environment. **Statement 3 is incorrect:** Kharai camels are herded by local communities (Maldhari) in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Their milk is consumed, and male calves are sometimes sold. Hence, the correct answer is option A.

* Lion-tailed Macaque: This is a diurnal animal, meaning it's active during the day. * Malabar Civet: This is a nocturnal animal, primarily active at night. * Sambar Deer: These are crepuscular animals, most active during dawn and dusk. **Therefore, only one (1) of the fauna is generally nocturnal or most active after sunset (Malabar Civet).** 

* **Statement 1 is correct**. Lions can breed throughout the year, but they do show some seasonal preferences depending on their location and environmental factors like rainfall. * **Statement 2 is correct.** Cheetahs have a different vocal structure compared to lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars, preventing them from roaring. They purr, chirp, and make other bird-like sounds. * **Statement 3 is incorrect**. Both male lions and male leopards use scent marking extensively to define their territories. They spray urine and scrape the ground, leaving both olfactory and visual signals for other cats. _Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct._