2023 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q24.
Consider the following fauna: 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Answer

B

Explanation

The lion-tailed macaque is a rainforest dweller, often found in the upper canopy of tropical moist forests or monsoon forests. It is diurnal, it is active exclusively in daylight hours. Hence 1 is not correct. The Malabar civet is considered nocturnal and so that little is known about its biology and ecology from habitat use. Hence option 2 is correct. Sambar deer are either crepuscular (active at dusk dawn) or nocturnal (active during the night) Hence option 3 is correct.