Consider the following animals of India: 1. Crocodile 2. Elephant Which of these is/are endangered species?

Both are considered threatened in India. The Asian/Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to population declines and habitat loss, and is a focus of legal and conservation measures in India [1]. “Crocodile” in India refers to multiple species with varying statuses: the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is Critically Endangered and the mugger (Crocodylus palustris) is Vulnerable, and both receive Schedule I protection under Indian law; historically gharials were at the brink of extinction, prompting targeted recovery actions [3]. India has implemented crocodile conservation and restocking programs to rebuild populations [4]. Hence, both 1 and 2 are endangered/threatened species of conservation concern in India.

Sources

1. [1] https://www.ifaw.org/animals/indian-elephants
2. [2] https://news.wildlifesos.org/laws-protecting-reptiles-in-india/
3. [3] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > gharial project > p. 47
4. [4] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 16: Conservation Efforts > Objectives: > p. 244