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Consider the following statements about ‘Royal Turtles’:
- It is listed as ‘Endangered’ as per the IUCN Red List.
- It is endemic to Western Ghats of India.
- It lives in brackish water ecosystem.
Which of the above answer is/are incorrect?
A |
1 and 2 only
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B |
3 only
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C |
2 and 3 only
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D |
None
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Your Ans is
Right ans is D
Your Answer Is Correct
Your Answer Is Wrong
Explanation :
- The Royal Turtle, also known as Southern River Terrapin (Batagur affinis), is one of the world’s most endangered freshwater turtles and is listed on the IUCN Red List as ‘Critically Endangered’. Hence, statements 1 and 3 are incorrect.
- It is endemic to South-east Asian countries.
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