Question

Which of the following is an International level Indian Ornithologist and Naturalist?
1. Gilly Arjan Singh
2. Jim Corbett
3. Dr. Salim Ali
4. Kailash Sankhala
5. Sunderlal Bahuguna

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Dr. Salim Ali

The correct answer is Dr. Salim Ali.

• This renowned ornithologist and naturalist, was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across the country.
• He was a key figure in Bombay Natural History Society and was helped create the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary.
• Besides the Padma Bhushan (1958) and the Padma Vibhushan (1976) awards, Ali received the Gold Medal of the British Ornithologists’ Union in 1967.
• He was the first non-British citizen to receive the honour.
• He also received the John C Phillips memorial medal of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.