Consider the following pairs

2019

Environment, SpeciesXHabitat

Consider the following pairs:

Wildlife Naturally found in

1. Blue-finned Mahseer Cauvery River
2. Irrawaddy Dolphin Chambal River
3. Rusty-spotted Cat Eastern Ghats

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Irrawaddy Dolphin is found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia. They are also found in Chilika lake in Orissa. They are not found in Chambal. Thus option c is correct i.e. 1 and 3 only.