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The latest survey conducted by the Primate Research Centre NE India (PRCNE), Assam Forest Department has estimated a population of approximately 7,396 Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei) in India.

About Golden Langur

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Identification	Recognizable by the color of their fur, which gives them their name. Fur color changes with the seasons. Young langurs are almost pure white.
Geographic Range	Found in Assam, India, and neighboring Bhutan year-round. Inhabits an area bordered by the foothills of Bhutan (north), Manas river (east), Sankosh river (west), and Brahmaputra river (south).
Habitat	Occupies moist evergreen and tropical deciduous forests, along with some riverine areas and savannahs in Assam and Bhutan. Prefers living in the upper canopy of sub-tropical forests in the south and temperate forests in the north.
Conservation Status	IUCN: Endangered CITES: Appendix I Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
Key Habitats	Ripu Reserve Forest and Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary serve as vital habitats. Fragmented habitats face instability and threats.

Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

(a) Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass

(b) Kashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great Indian Bustard

(d) Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal

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