With reference to Gangetic river dolphin, consider followng statements

1. It is found only in India.
2. Its IUCN status is vulnerable.
3. Generally Female dolphin are larger in size than Males.
4. It is national aquatic animal of India.

Select the incorrect statement.

• The Gangetic river dolphin is one of the four freshwater dolphin species in the world. The other three are found in the Yangtze river in China (now extinct), the Indus river in Pakistan and the Amazon river in South America.
• The Gangetic river dolphin is India’s national aquatic animal.
• The Gangetic river species is found in India, Bangladesh and Nepal.Hence statement 1st is incorrect.
• Females are larger than males and give birth once every two to three years to only one calf.
• IUCN status: Endangered. Hence statement 2nd is incorrect.

By: Shubham Tiwari