Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels :
1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
3. They are omnivorous.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
(b)
Non-traditional
st1 wrong. Indian squirrels do not build nests by making burrows in the ground. They build nests in trees, using leaves, twigs, and other materials. st2 right. Indian squirrels do store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground. They also store food in trees and in other hidden places. st3 right. Indian squirrels are omnivorous. They eat a variety of things, including nuts, seeds, fruits, insects, and small animals. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect. Addl.info- it is state animal of Puducherry. https://dste.py.gov.in/ppcc/pdf/Publication/Newsletters/2017/newsletter_April-June-2017.pdf