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With reference to lsquo dugong rsquo a mammal found in India which of the following statements is ar...........

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    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 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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    Explanation:

    Feeding on sea grass, dugongs are found in sea grass beds, sheltered waters, lagoons and bays. 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. Dugongs had been brought under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act.

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