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A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area, but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal

A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area, but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?

(a)

Indian wild buffalo

(b)

Indian wild ass

(c)

Indian wild boar

(d)

Indian gazelle

Answer:

(b)

Non-traditional

Explanation

The Indian wild ass inhabits the saline desert of the Little Rann of Kutch, which is its natural habitat, and it faces threats due to habitat destruction.