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UPSC 2015 · Q19 · Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation · Save

With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.
  2. It is found along the entire coast of India.
  3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3
UPSC 2015 · Q25 · Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation · Save

Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

(a) Saltwater crocodile
(b) Olive ridley turtle
(c) Gangetic dolphin
(d) Gharial
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Answer: (c) Gangetic dolphin