In which of the following States, the Golden Langur found in its natural habitat? 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Assam 3. Karnataka 4. Kerala Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The correct answer is 2 only. In News Assam villagers are opposing the sanctuary tag for the golden langur habitat. The Assam Forest Department had issued a preliminary notification for converting the 19.85 sq. km. patch of forest into the Kajoijana Bamuni Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. ​ ​ Key Points Golden Langur: ​ Golden langurs can be most easily recognized by the colour of their fur, after which they are named. It has been noted that their fur changes colours according to the seasons as well as geography (region they live in). They are highly dependent on trees, living in the upper canopy of forests. They are also known as leaf monkeys. It is endemic to western Assam and southern Bhutan. Hence, statement 2 is correct and statements 1, 3 and 4 are incorrect. Their habitat is restricted to the region surrounded by four geographical landmarks: the foothills of Bhutan (North), Manas river (East), Sankosh River (West), and Brahmaputra river (South). Their habitat is restricted by natural boundaries further increasing the threat of extinction. Their habitat in Assam has fragmented drastically, especially after a thrust on rural electrification and massive deforestation. Obstructions such as wires, and gaps in the forest due to felling, have increased the threat of inbreeding among golden langurs. The Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi entrusted the state zoo with the project for the conservation breeding of golden langur in Assam in 2011. Protection Status: IUCN List of Threatened Species: Endangered Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Appendix I Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I