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UPSC Ecology And Environment Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life / जैव विविधता संरक्षण और वन्य जीवन Question Bank Biodiversity

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    Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? [IAS Prelims 2015]

    A)  Saltwater crocodile        

    B)  Olive ridley turtle

    C)  Gangetic dolphin           

    D)  Gharial

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The Gangetic dolphins have been declared as the National Aquatic Animal of India .River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. The Ministry of Environment and Forests notified the Ganges River Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal on 18th May 2010. This mammal is also said to represent the purity of the holy Ganga as it can only survive in pure and fresh water.


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