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Consider the following statements about lsquo Minervarya Pentali rsquo It is endemic to the southern...........

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    Consider the following statements about ‘Minervarya Pentali’

    1. It is endemic to the southern Western Ghats.
    2. It is one of the basic ingredients used in South Indian Cuisine.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Correct Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    The newly discovered species is endemic to the southern Western Ghats (Kerala and Tamil Nadu).

    • This species is also among the smallest known Minervaryan frogs.
    • It belongs to the family Dicroglossidae.
    • The species is named after Prof. Deepak Pental in appreciation of his tremendous support and encouragement for setting up of Systematics Lab at University of Delhi.

    Hence only statement 1st is correct.

    By: Shubham Tiwari
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