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Biodiversity & Conservation
Question No. 43Interactive Test Mode
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Q43. Consider the following statements: 1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Statement 1 is correct: Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) inhabit coastal mangrove swamps, tidal creeks, and estuaries in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as the Sundarbans and Bhitarkanika.

Statement 2 is correct: Small mammals like shrews (e.g., Malabar shrew) are found in the Western Ghats. In terms of historical biogeography and fauna distribution, both shrews and tapir species (historically present in Oriental realm rainforests) have representation in tropical moist forests.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q43)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Biodiversity & Conservation
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2008 Q43

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2008 GS Paper I Question 43 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 Environment and Ecology (Biodiversity & Conservation) question is Option (C): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2008 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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