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Environment › Marine Ecosystem

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 I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Options

(a)

1 and 2

(b)

2 only

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

3 only

Answer

(C)