WBCS.LIVE practice question

With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 3 only

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1 and 3