Cheetal and Kashmir Stag
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Which of the following monkeys relies on its tail for balance when walking?

  • Spider Monkey (correct)
  • Sea Lion
  • Dugong
  • Manatee

    • Which species is found in tropical forests of Central and South America?

  • Spider Monkey (correct)
  • Manatee
  • Dugong
  • Sea Lion

    • What is unique about the way Spider Monkeys eat?

  • They do not eat at all
  • They only eat leaves
  • They only eat fruits
  • They eat a variety of foods including fruits, leaves, and insects (correct)

    • What is a key difference between Manatees and Dugongs?

    <p>Their tail shape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major threat to Sea Lions?

    <p>Red Tide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which body of water can you find the largest population of Dugongs?

    <p>Northern waters of Australia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Sea Lions' habitats?

    <p>They live on rocky shorelines, islands, and sandy beaches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conservation status of Spider Monkeys?

    <p>Critically Endangered (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Asiatic lions compared to African lions?

    <p>They have a distinctive longitudinal fold of skin along their belly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main habitat of the Blue Finned Mahseer?

    <p>Freshwater rivers and lakes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Rusty Spotted Cat mainly found in?

    <p>Moist and dry deciduous forests, scrub and grassland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the Irrawaddy Dolphin's behavior?

    <p>They exhibit 'spy-hopping' behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Asiatic lions mainly found?

    <p>Saurashtra peninsula of Gujarat, India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Gangetic Dolphin's limitation?

    <p>It can only live in freshwater (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Blue Finned Mahseer mainly found?

    <p>Mula-Mutha River close to Pune, India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Gangetic Dolphin's notable characteristic?

    <p>It is essentially blind (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of food for the Ganges River dolphin?

    <p>Fish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which river system can the Indus River dolphin be found?

    <p>Indus River (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the way Ganges River dolphins hunt?

    <p>They emit ultrasonic sounds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average time a Ganges River dolphin can hold its breath?

    <p>30-120 seconds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conservation status of the Indus River dolphin?

    <p>Endangered (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary habitat of the Asian elephant?

    <p>Forests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the tusks of Asian elephants?

    <p>Only males have tusks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Ceylon Frogmouth's behavior at night?

    <p>Nocturnal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique characteristic of the Kashmir stag's social structure?

    <p>It is matriarchal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Project Hangul initiated in 1970?

    <p>To conserve the cheetal population. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the male and female cheetal?

    <p>Males have antlers, while females do not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following regions is the cheetal NOT found?

    <p>China (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique adaptation of the nilgai that allows it to survive in its habitat?

    <p>Its ability to survive for long periods without water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary food source of the cheetal in the Sunderbans?

    <p>Omnivorous diet. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique relationship between the cheetal and the northern plains grey langur?

    <p>They have a mutualistic relationship, where the cheetal benefits from the langur's eyesight and the langur benefits from the cheetal's sense of smell. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conservation status of the nilgai as per the 2012 classification?

    <p>Least concern (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bird species is found in the whole Indian Subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia?

    <p>Crimson-breasted barbet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the habitat of the Indian Hedgehog?

    <p>Temperate forests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many species of hedgehog are found in India?

    <p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of food for Pangolins?

    <p>Ants and termites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the scales of Pangolins?

    <p>They are made of keratin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Pangolins do when threatened?

    <p>They roll into a ball (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Pangolin species is Critically Endangered?

    <p>Chinese Pangolin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the natural habitat of the Indian Pangolin?

    <p>Well-adapted to barren, hilly areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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