Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2023 · Environment · Question 24

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?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

Answer

Only two

  1. Lion-tailed Macaque – It is primarily diurnal, active during the day in the rainforest canopy. Verdict: Not nocturnal.

  2. Malabar Civet – Civets are generally nocturnal, and the Malabar Civet is known to be active mainly after dusk. Verdict: Nocturnal.

  3. Sambar Deer – Sambar is largely crepuscular/nocturnal and is often most active in the evening, night, and early morning. Verdict: Generally active after sunset.

So, 2 and 3 fit the description. Hence, only two are correct.

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