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

1. The question asks which of the given animals of India – Crocodile and Elephant – is/are endangered species. 2. Status of Crocodile: India has three species of crocodiles: the Mugger (freshwater), Gharial, and Saltwater Crocodile. Around 2003, the Gharial was critically endangered, the Saltwater Crocodile was endangered (in India), and the Mugger was listed as Vulnerable but facing threats. Given 'Crocodile' is used generically, and two out of three species were facing significant threats (Endangered/Critically Endangered), it's reasonable to classify 'Crocodile' as endangered in this context. 3. Status of Elephant: The Indian Elephant was listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1986 due to habitat loss and poaching. 4. Therefore, both the Crocodile (especially Gharial and Saltwater) and the Elephant were considered endangered species around 2003. 5. This corresponds to option (C) Both 1 and 2.