SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 4 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

Which of the following was adopted as the state bird of Ladakh in September 2021?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Black-necked crane.

In September 2021, the Black-necked Crane was officially adopted as the state bird of Ladakh. This majestic bird is culturally significant in the region and is primarily found in the high-altitude wetlands and marshes of Eastern Ladakh, which serve as its only breeding ground in India. At the same time, the Snow Leopard was declared the state animal of Ladakh.