Consider the following pairs

Wildlife Naturally found in
1. Blue-finned Mahseer Cauvery River
2. Irrawaddy Dolphin Chambal River
3. Rusty-spotted Cat Eastern Ghats

Which of the pairs given correctly matched?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer: (c)        

Explanation:

Mahseer Community in River Cauvery

  • The Mahseer community in the river Cauvery comprises a “blue-finned” and an “orange-finned, hump-backed” fish.
  • It is uncertain whether these are distinct species or two different phenotypes.
  • The hump-backed phenotype is endemic to the river, while the blue-finned phenotype was introduced in the 1980s.

Irrawaddy Dolphin

  • The Irrawaddy Dolphin is a critically endangered species.
  • They are typically found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia, as well as in three rivers: the Ayeyarwady (Myanmar), the Mahakam (Indonesian Borneo), and Mekong.
  • In India, they are found in Lake Chilika, but not in the Chambal river.

Rusty Spotted Cat

  • The Rusty Spotted Cat is one of the smallest feline species in the world.
  • Although it was long thought to be confined to the south, recent records indicate that it is found throughout much of India.
  • It has been observed in various locations, including eastern Gujarat’s Gir National Park, Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, and along India’s Eastern Ghats.

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