APSC CCE 2022 · Question 108 of 176

[Reading Comprehension] On the basis of the above passage, which of the following can be inferred as the major cause of the death of vultures?

Reading Comprehension

AThey feed on carcasses laced with poison intended to kill them.
BThey feed on carcasses laced with poison intended to kill jackals and other predators.
CThey eat carcasses laced with Diclofenac.Correct
DNone of the above

Answer: C. They eat carcasses laced with Diclofenac.

The passage explains that 99.9% of India's vultures died after eating carcasses of cattle treated with the pain reliever Diclofenac.

Source: APSC CCE Prelims 2022 GS Paper-II, official Series-D key

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APSC CCE 2022 · Question 108 of 176

Reading Comprehension

AThey feed on carcasses laced with poison intended to kill them.
BThey feed on carcasses laced with poison intended to kill jackals and other predators.
CThey eat carcasses laced with Diclofenac.Correct
DNone of the above

The passage explains that 99.9% of India's vultures died after eating carcasses of cattle treated with the pain reliever Diclofenac.

Source: APSC CCE Prelims 2022 GS Paper-II, official Series-D key

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