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Topic 226 · Answers

Himalayan Griffon deaths and India's vulture crisis

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  1. Question 1Answer D

    How many Himalayan Griffon vultures died in Lakhimpur Kheri on 7 April 2026 after eating poisoned dog carcasses?

    • 12
    • 40
    • 60
    • Correct answer: 25

    Core Trigger: On 7 April 2026, 25 Himalayan Griffon vultures died at Semariya, Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, after eating poisoned dog carcasses.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    Which poison did IVRI confirm in the vultures, dogs and rice samples?

    • Strychnine
    • Endosulfan
    • Phorate
    • Correct answer: Carbofuran

    Poison Found: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute later confirmed lethal carbofuran, sold as 'Furadan', in the vultures, dogs and rice samples.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer A

    Who led the response as DFO (North) Lakhimpur Kheri?

    • Correct answer: Kirti Chaudhary
    • Vikas Tripathi
    • Rajesh Mishra
    • Anil Sharma

    Current Head: Kirti Chaudhary, Deputy Director of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer zone and DFO (North) Lakhimpur Kheri, led the response.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer C

    Which vultures did the older crash hit hardest?

    • Egyptian, red-headed and Eurasian griffon
    • Himalayan griffon, cinereous and bearded
    • Correct answer: Oriental white-backed, long-billed and slender-billed
    • Cinereous, bearded and Egyptian

    Hit Species: The older crash hit oriental white-backed, long-billed and slender-billed vultures hardest.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer B

    By 2004 diclofenac was identified as the cause of the older crash, after what share of vultures was lost?

    • 57%
    • Correct answer: 97%
    • 87%
    • 77%

    Data / Report: By 2004 diclofenac was identified as the cause, after 97% of vultures had been lost.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer A

    Consider: 1) NTCA Member Secretary Sanjay Pathak's team reviewed the case on 13 April 2026. 2) The viscera were sent to IVRI at Dehradun. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    India Link: Veterinary diclofenac was banned in 2006; ketoprofen and aceclofenac followed by a notification of 31 July 2023.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 7

  7. Question 7Answer C

    Semariya lies in which tehsil of Lakhimpur Kheri?

    • Nighasan
    • Palia
    • Correct answer: Gola
    • Dhaurahra

    Venue: Semariya lies in Gola tehsil, in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer zone.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer D

    The Vulture Recovery Plan was folded into the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation of which year?

    • 2004
    • 2010
    • 2016
    • Correct answer: 2006

    Action Plan: The Vulture Recovery Plan was folded into the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2006.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer A

    Which drug was the recommended safe alternative to veterinary diclofenac?

    • Correct answer: Meloxicam
    • Nimesulide
    • Ketoprofen
    • Aceclofenac

    Safe Substitute: Meloxicam was the recommended safe alternative; human diclofenac vials were limited to 3 ml.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider: 1) Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 lets the Centre prohibit a drug in public interest. 2) Secondary poisoning is poisoning by eating another animal that consumed poison. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Statute: Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 lets the Centre prohibit a drug in public interest.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 226, point 11

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