Consider the following statements regarding the Greater One-Horned Rhino: 1. The IUCN status of the Greater One-Horned Rhino is classified as Endangered. 2. These rhinos are mostly solitary, except for females with their young. 3. The gestation period lasts approximately 15 – 16 months, and a single calf is born every 2 – 3 years. 4. Assam has the largest population of Greater One-Horned Rhinos in India. How many of the above statements are correct?

The correct answer is option 3. In News Down To Earth: Greater one-horned Rhinos among most vulnerable to Climate Change. Key Points Greater One-Horned Rhino: State of the Rhino Report - by International Rhino Foundation (IRF). Population Growth: Greater One-Horned Rhino population grew 20% in the last decade, exceeding 4,000 animals. Improvement: Benefiting from better habitats and wildlife corridors. IUCN Status: The Greater One-Horned Rhino is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and poaching. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect. Sociability: These rhinos are typically solitary animals , except when females are accompanied by their young calves. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. Reproduction: The gestation period for Greater One-Horned Rhinos lasts 15 – 16 months, with females typically giving birth to one calf every 2 – 3 years. Hence, Statement 3 is correct. Population in India: Assam, particularly in Kaziranga National Park, holds the largest population of Greater One-Horned Rhinos in India. Hence, Statement 4 is correct. Additional Information The Greater One-Horned Rhino is one of three species of Asian rhinos, found mainly in the Indian subcontinent. Key conservation areas include Kaziranga National Park in Assam and areas in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Ongoing conservation efforts aim to protect and increase the population through anti-poaching measures and habitat restoration.