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 codes given below.
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A.
1 and 2
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B.
2 only
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C.
1 and 3
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D.
3 only
Correct Answer:
C. 1 and 3
Explanation:
The correct answer is (c) 1 and 3.
Explanation:
The dugong is a herbivorous marine mammal found in India, feeding primarily on seagrass. It is often called the "sea cow" for this reason.
Dugongs are not found along the entire coast of India. Their distribution is limited mainly to specific coastal areas such as the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Gulf of Kutch, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Dugongs are legally protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 in India, which affords them the highest level of protection.
Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect
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