Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2015 · Environment · Question 19

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.

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

Answer

1 and 3

1. Dugong is a herbivorous marine mammal that feeds mainly on seagrass. Verdict: Correct.

2. In India, dugongs are not found along the entire coast; they occur only in limited areas such as the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Gulf of Kachchh, and Andaman & Nicobar waters. Verdict: Incorrect.

3. Dugong has legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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