What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India?
1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. The 'Kharai camel', found primarily in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, possesses a unique adaptation: it is capable of swimming long distances, sometimes up to three kilometres, in seawater to reach mangrove islands for grazing.
2. Statement 2 is correct. A significant part of the 'Kharai camel's' diet consists of mangroves, which it accesses by swimming to coastal mangrove patches. It has adapted to survive on these saline plants.
3. Statement 3 is incorrect. The 'Kharai camel' is a domesticated breed. It is traditionally reared by pastoral communities (like the Rabaris and Jats) in the Kutch region for milk and transportation. It does not live in the wild exclusively and is certainly not incapable of being domesticated.
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