Multiple choice general knowledge

This endangered species, found in Orissa, India, is suffering because of harvesting of it’s eggs.

  1. Sea Turtle

  2. Olive Turtle

  3. Hilsa Fish

  4. Sturgeon
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Explanation

The Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) is the species most commonly found nesting on the coasts of Orissa (Odisha), specifically at Gahirmatha, Rushikulya, and Devi river mouths. Their eggs are extensively harvested despite legal protection, threatening their survival. While 'Sea Turtle' is a general term, the question specifically refers to the endangered species suffering from egg harvesting in Orissa, which is the Olive Ridley. Hilsa Fish and Sturgeon are fish species not primarily threatened by egg harvesting.

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