Multiple choice

In 2008, which of the following animals was declared as Assam's State Acquatic animal on World Environment Day?

  1. Gangetic gharial

  2. Gangetic river dolphin

  3. Black buck

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gangetic river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was officially declared as the state aquatic animal of Assam on June 5, 2008, which is World Environment Day. This declaration was made to raise awareness about the conservation of this endangered species found in the Brahmaputra river system. The Gangetic gharial is a different species (a crocodilian), and black buck is a land animal.

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