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Biodiversity & Conservation
Question No. 234Interactive Test Mode
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Q234. 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?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Indian wild ass

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The Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur), locally known as Ghudkhur, inhabits the saline desert flats and salty mudflats of the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. In this unique habitat, it has no natural apex predators, but habitat degradation, salt-work expansion, and human encroachment threaten its survival.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q234)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Biodiversity & Conservation
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Indian wild ass

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2011 Q234

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 234 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2011 Environment and Ecology (Biodiversity & Conservation) question is Option (B): "Indian wild ass". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2011 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Biodiversity & Conservation". You can explore all repeated questions from Biodiversity & Conservation in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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