Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2013 · Environment · Question 57

Consider the following:

  1. Star tortoise
  2. Monitor lizard
  3. Pygmy hog
  4. Spider monkey

Which of the above are naturally found in India?

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

1. Star tortoise — The Indian star tortoise is native to India (also found in parts of Pakistan and Sri Lanka). Verdict: Correct.

2. Monitor lizard — Several monitor lizards, such as the Bengal monitor and water monitor, are naturally found in India. Verdict: Correct.

3. Pygmy hog — The pygmy hog is native to India, especially Assam grasslands. Verdict: Correct.

4. Spider monkey — Spider monkeys are native to Central and South America, not India. Verdict: Incorrect.

Hence, 1, 2 and 3 only are naturally found in India.

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