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Q445. Consider the following statements: 1. Toothless mammals such as Pangolins are not found in India. 2. Gibbon is the only ape found in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Toothless mammals such as Pangolins are not found in India.
  2. Gibbon is the only ape found in India. 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 (B) — 2 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Two species of pangolins (scaly anteaters/toothless mammals) are native to India—the Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) found throughout peninsular India, and the Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) found in the Northeast. Statement 2 is correct: The Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape species found in India, inhabiting the tropical and subtropical forests of the northeastern states.

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Extreme negative statements like 'not found in India' are often incorrect in biodiversity questions, as India is home to diverse fauna including pangolins.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q445)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q445

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 445 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2004 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine 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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Extreme negative statements like 'not found in India' are often incorrect in biodiversity questions, as India is home to diverse fauna including pangolins.

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