Question

Kashmir stag (Hangul) is
A. Panthera pardus
B. Moschus moschiferus
C. Cervus elaphus hanglu
D. Macaca silenus

Answer 1

Hint: Kashmir stag is a critically endangered species which is a subspecies of the elk which is native to Kashmir. They are found in the high valleys of Kashmir and also Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as red deer.

Complete Answer: -
The Kashmir Stag of Hangul belongs to the family Cerividae and Genus Cervus. The scientific name of Hangul is thus Cervus elaphus hanglu.
The physical appearance of the stag is that it has a rump patch with a brown hide which has hairs. The inner sides of the buttocks are grey-white in colour which has a line on the inner sides of the thighs and on the upper side of the tail it appears black. They are found in dense forests and valleys.

Let us discuss the other options-
Panthera pardus- It is known as Leopard. It belongs to the cat family Felidae. It is listed as a vulnerable species.
Moschus moschiferus- It is the Siberian musk deer which is located in northeast Asia. It belongs to the family Moschidae. It is also a vulnerable species.
Macaca silenus- It is also known as lion tailed macaque. It belongs to the family Cercopithecidae. It is an important animal which helps in seed dispersal.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Note: -
The Kashmir stag is an endangered species which is now protected in the Dachigam National Park in Kashmir. The decrease in the individual number is mainly due to habitat destruction, poaching, and overgrazing by domestic livestock. The project hangul was started in 1980 aimed at the conservation of the stag. The project included artificial breeding of the organism.