With reference to ‘dugong’, 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 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2015

With reference to ‘dugong’, mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is a herbivorous marine animal.
It is found along the entire coast of India
It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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Explanation

The Dugong is a herbivorous marine animal. Dugongs are marine mammals that feed on seagrass meadows. It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

While once more widespread, dugong populations are now concentrated in specific areas. They are primarily found in -The Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay off the coast of Tamil Nadu -The Andaman and Nicobar Islands -The Gulf of Kutch Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.

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