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With reference to lsquo dugong rsquo a mammal found in India consider the following statements It is...........

Geography and Environment(BPSC) Biodiversity
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    With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, consider the following statements

    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 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

    Select the correct statement.

    1&2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1&3 only

    Correct Answer

    All of the above

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    Both statements 1&3 are correct.

    • The dugong is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller’s sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in the 18th century. The dugong is the only strictly marine herbivorous mammal, as all species of manatee use fresh water to some degree.

    • In India, it is found off the Gujarat Coast (Gulf of Kutch), Tamil Nadu coast (Gulf of Mannar), Palk Bay and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

    Hence option 3rd is correct.

    By: Shubham Tiwari
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