VOICED : Indias monkey men keep marauding macaques at bay

In New Delhi, monkey men are employed to scare away rhesus macaques from urban areas by mimicking the sounds of langoor monkeys, their natural enemies. Despite being revered in Hinduism, monkeys are seen as a nuisance, causing property damage and safety concerns. The government has taken measures to control them, including employing monkey men and using rubber bullets. However, legal rulings have made it difficult to keep langoors in captivity, forcing monkey men to work alone. The task has become riskier as monkeys adapt to urban environments.

What is the primary role of a 'monkey man' in New Delhi?

• To feed the monkeys

• To scare away rhesus macaques

• To capture and relocate monkeys

• To train monkeys for entertainment

Why are monkeys considered a menace in urban areas?

• They often break into homes and offices

• They are sacred animals

• They help in cleaning the environment

• They are used in scientific research

What extreme measure is sometimes used to scare monkeys away?

• Bright lights

• Rubber bullets

• Loud music

• Water guns

What was the impact of the court ruling on the monkey management strategy?

• Increased the number of monkey men

• Allowed the use of more aggressive tactics

• Banned all monkey management activities

• Forced monkey men to work without langoors

What challenge do monkey men face after the court ruling?

• They have to work in larger teams

• Their job has become riskier

• They need to capture more monkeys

• They receive more government support