Question

    What percentage of snow leopards in India are found in

    Ladakh, as per the PLOS ONE study?
    A 58% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 62% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 68% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 70% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 73% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The study published in PLOS ONE indicates that 68% of India’s snow leopard population—477 out of 709 individuals—are found in Ladakh. This makes Ladakh the region with the highest density of snow leopards globally, surpassing previous benchmarks in Tibet.

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