Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

(a) Saltwater crocodile

(b) Olive ridley turtle

(c) Gangetic dolphin

(d) Gharial


Answer: (c)

Explanation:

Gangetic River dolphins:

  • It is India’s national aquatic animal.
  • Habitat –
    • Ganges – Brahmaputra – Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
    • Nearly 80%found in the Indian subcontinent.
  • Other Name – Susu
  • Features –
    • It is blindand finds its way and prey in river waters through echolocation.
    • It can only live in
  • Conservation status –
    • Schedule I animal under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
    • IUCN status – Endangered
  • Threats: Direct killing, habitat fragmentation by dams and barrages and indiscriminate fishing.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

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