Question

Dachigam National park in Srinagar is associated with (which animal).
A. Hangul deer
B. Rhino
C. Musk deer
D. Nilgiri tahr

Answer 1

Hint: Every endangered flora and fauna can be preserved only in their specific habitat.

Complete answer
Dachigam National park located 22 km from Srinagar was given the name “Dachigam” to honor the people of 10 villages who relocated to other places for the formation of this national park. This park has protected the flora and fauna since 1910 but it was declared as a national park in 1981.
Hangul deer is also known as Kashmiri stag is at a verge of extinction since it was the endangered species. It is found in the riverine forest in the high mountains or valleys. Hangul deer is with antlers and its population has decreased due habitat destruction or it is over hunted for obtaining domestic livestock to meet the demand. IUCN has given them protection in the National park situated in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rhino is a grassland animal which is found in swamps and rainforest. It has become endangered due to it’s over hunting due to high demand of Rhino’s horn
Musk deer are adapted to live on high mountains. They are shy animals without antlers. They have gland which secretes musk which is the most expensive product in the market. Musk is used in the manufacturing of medicines and perfumes.
Nilgiri tahr an endemic species of goat is found in Nilgiri hills. This species is under endangered species because it is hunted for its flesh which is highly priced in the market.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A’

Note: Zoological name of the Kashmir stag is Cervus Canadensis Hanglu. According to the census in 2019, there were only 237 Hanglu’s population reduced due to many factors like habitat destruction, overgrazing by domestic livestock and poaching.