UPSC Prelims 2025 · GS Paper 1 · Q37

Environment

Hard · Endemic species / Biodiversity

With reference to the Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), found in India, consider the following statements:

1. It is an arachnid, not a crustacean.

2. It has a highly restricted natural habitat, largely confined to parts of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh.

3. It is largely arboreal, dwelling in tree hollows.

Which of the statements given above are correct?