Consider the following statements regarding the 'Indian Star Tortoise' (Geochelone elegans):
1. It is native to arid and semi-arid regions of India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
2. It is listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. Its status in the IUCN Red List is 'Endangered'.
Correct: A
The Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is indeed native to arid and semi-arid areas of India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is a highly protected species listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. However, its IUCN Red List status is 'Vulnerable', not 'Endangered'. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct, and statement 3 is incorrect.