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Question

The most important factor contributing to the loss of vulture population in India is:

  1. Viral infection
  2. Bacterial infection
  3. Administering of pain killers to cattle
  4. Administering of Estrogen injection to cattle

Answer:

Option C: Administering of pain killers to cattle

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Administering of pain killers to cattle”.

The most important factor contributing to the loss of vulture populations in India is the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (swelling) drugs (NSAIDs), such as diclofenac, to cattle.