Which of the following animals is listed as endangered and protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Lion-tailed macaque
Explanation:
· The Lion-tailed macaque is listed as Endangered and protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
· Found primarily in the Western Ghats, its population is threatened due to habitat loss.
· Information Booster:
· Schedule I animals receive the highest level of legal protection in India.
· Other endangered Western Ghats species include Nilgiri tahr, Malabar civet, and Great Indian hornbill.
Additional Knowledge:
· The Peacock is the National Bird but not endangered.
· Nilgai and Hanuman langur are not endangered.