GS PrelimsEnvironmentBiodiversity2019

Consider the following pairs : Wildlife - Naturally found in 1. Blue-finned Mahseer - Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin - Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat - Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Pair 1 is correctly matched. The Blue-finned Mahseer (Tor khudree) is prominently found in the Cauvery River and its tributaries in Southern India. 2. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. The Irrawaddy Dolphin is primarily found in coastal estuaries and certain large river systems (like Irrawaddy, Mekong) in Southeast Asia, and in India, notably in Chilika Lake. It is not naturally found in the Chambal River, which is known for the Ganges River Dolphin. 3. Pair 3 is correctly matched. The Rusty-spotted Cat is found in parts of India and Sri Lanka. Its habitat includes deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands, and its distribution includes the Eastern Ghats. 4. Therefore, only pairs 1 and 3 are correct.

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