QUESTION

Hard

Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2011

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?

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Explanation

The Indian wild ass, also known as the khur, is native to the sandy and saline deserts of India. This animal has adapted to the harsh conditions of its habitat, which includes sandy and saline areas where vegetation is sparse. One of the main threats to the existence of the Indian wild ass is the destruction of its habitat. The other options, Indian wild buffalo, Indian wild boar, and Indian gazelle, are not specifically adapted to sandy and saline habitats.

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