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Conservation Of Gharial
Recently, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Madhya Pradesh government to submit progress report on conservation of gharial.Consider the following statements about the gharial:
- The gharial is listed on CITES Appendix I.It is classified as a endangered species in IUCN list.
- The species is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
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B |
Only 2
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C |
Both 1 and 2
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D |
Neither 1 and 2
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Your Ans is
Right ans is B
Your Answer Is Correct
Your Answer Is Wrong
Explanation :
- The Gharial(Gavialisgangeticus) is a unique species of crocodilian, characterized by its long, thin snout and the bulbous growth at the end of its snout.
- It is listed on CITES Appendix I. It is classified as critically endangered species in IUCN list and protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Presently, the wild populations of gharials can only be found in Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Ecological Importance
- Indian gharials are important predators of fish. Unfortunately the numbers of gharials are now so low that their effects on the ecosystem may not be significant.
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