WBCS.LIVE practice question
Which of the following is the state animal of West Bengal?
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: Fishing Cat
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: (D) Fishing Cat š Explanation: The Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is the official state animal of West Bengal. It is a medium-sized wild cat found in the wetland and mangrove habitats of the state. While the Royal Bengal Tiger is a national symbol and found in the Sundarbans, the Fishing Cat holds the state designation. The state bird is the White-throated Kingfisher.