Q69.
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?
Answer
C
Explanation
• Blue-finned Mahseer is found naturally in the Cauvery river. • The Irrawaddy dolphin is a critically endangered species. It is found near sea coasts and in estuaries and rivers in parts of the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia. In India, it is found in Lake Chilika and not the Chambal river. The gangetic dolphin is found in the Chambal river. • Rusty Spotted Cat is one of the world's smallest feline.