Question

'Money spiders', commonly found in European Meadows, have been reported for the first time in India from................wildlife sanctuary.

• A. Mudumalai
• B. Wayanad
• C. Chilika
• D. Bharatpur

Hint:

For questions about recent biodiversity discoveries, pay attention to the location mentioned in news reports. Such "first time in India" discoveries are common topics in current affairs sections of competitive exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question
This is a current affairs question related to biodiversity. It asks for the location in India where 'Money spiders', a species typically found in Europe, were discovered for the first time.

Step 2: Recalling the Event


In 2022, researchers discovered the presence of Money spiders (genus \textit{Prosoponoides}) for the first time in India.

The discovery was made in the Muthanga range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala.

These spiders get their name from the belief that seeing one brings good luck and financial fortune.


Step 3: Evaluating the Options


(A) Mudumalai: A tiger reserve in Tamil Nadu.

(B) Wayanad: A wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, which is the correct location of the discovery.

(C) Chilika: A brackish water lagoon and bird sanctuary in Odisha.

(D) Bharatpur: Keoladeo National Park, a famous bird sanctuary in Rajasthan.


Step 4: Final Answer
The Money spiders were reported for the first time from the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Therefore, option (B) is the correct answer.