Question: Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to
Options:
A) the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species.
B) a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle.
C) scarcity of food available to them.
D) a widespread, persistent and fatal disease among them.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Exp. [b] Diclofenac is a drug used by cattle owners for treating diseased cattle, destroys the digestive system of ualtures. This has resulted into a drastic reduction in their population.