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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 are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Only statement 2 is correct
  • Seven species of pangolins are found across the world, of which two are found in India, namely the Indian pangolin and the Chinese pangolin. Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found in India.

Infographic explaining Hoolock Gibbons, a small ape species found only in India, detailing physical differences between males and females, habitat, diet, vocalization, and life expectancy of about 25 years. It includes maps of Western and Eastern Hoolock Gibbon habitats, conservation status, and highlights the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam, emphasizing threats like forest loss.

Answer: (b) 2 only
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