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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which Indian state has the blackbuck been given the status of state animal?
A
Haryana
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Karnataka
D
Given three
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Blackbuck is the state animal of three Indian states:-Punjab, Haryana and Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -State Animal – Black Buck (Antelope)

Detailed explanation-3: -Blackbucks were once found abundantly throughout Haryana, but now they are limited to the south–west part of the state, driven almost to extinction in the rest of Haryana, mainly because of habitat destruction and wildlife crime.

Detailed explanation-4: -The IUCN conservation status of Black Buck is “Least Concerned”. Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary is in Gujarat and is one of the protected areas. It is the State animal of Andra Pradesh, Haryana & Punjab.

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