The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?
- (a)Goa
- (b)Gujarat
- (c)Orissa
- (d)Tamil Nadu
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Official answer(c) Orissa
Other questions on Biodiversity
Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements : I. It is an omnivorous crustacean. II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas. III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)I only
- (b)I and III
- (c)II only
- (d)II and III
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Official answer(d) II and III
Consider the following statements : Statement–I : Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement–II : Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
- (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
- (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
- (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
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Official answer(c) Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
Consider the following fauna : 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
- (a)Only one
- (b)Only two
- (c)All three
- (d)None
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Official answer(a) Only one