Question

Flagship species of Choolanur sanctuary
A. Tiger
B. Peacock
C. Elephant
D. Rhino

Answer 1

Hint: To increase the support and awareness of biodiversity conservation different endangered species are made ambassadors or icons of different places which are their natural habitats. This helps to ensure the protection of those species along with their habitat.

Complete answer:
A wildlife sanctuary is a place where the abandoned, injured, rescued animals are being kept and taken care of. Due to the increasing industrialisation, animal habitats are being deteriorated and destroyed due to which there are lives are at risk to anthropogenic factors, predators and the most important factor is unavailability of resources needed for their survival. To help animals to avoid such situations wildlife sanctuaries are being made.
Flagship species of animals are those which are made an icon or ambassador to raise funds for the conservation of their own species and other species too. For that the species must be popular to attract investors. Choolanur sanctuary has a peacock as its flagship species. It is also known as Chulanur peafowl sanctuary and locally it is known as Mayiladumpara. It is located in Palakkad in Kerala and is spread in 500 hectares.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Additional information:
-Tiger is a flagship species of the Western Ghats along with several other mammals.
-Flagship species are divided into - Ecological, Traditional and International flagship species.
-Animals like Panda, Rhinos, Kangaroos, Tigers (Bengal tigers mostly), Asian Elephants are used as flagship species.
-Flagship species are also selected on the basis of social and traditional importance that they carry with their name like that of Bengal Tiger.

Note: Flagship species are the charismatic creatures that can attract people and funds towards them. They are used as a marketing strategy but they also help their own protection and help to make people aware about the declining population of such rare species of animals.