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What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru

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What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?

(a)

Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains.

(b)

Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk.

(c)

Oryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north-cast India only.

(d)

None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct.

Answer:

(a)

Non-traditional

Explanation

Oryx is adapted to hot, arid regions, while Chiru is adapted to cold high mountains. Oryx lives in deserts, whereas Chiru is native to the Tibetan Plateau.