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Taxonomic family of the Giant Panda — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2009

The Panda belongs to the same family as that of

Bear
Cat
Dog
Rabbit

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

The Giant Panda belongs to the family Ursidae, which is the bear family. Despite dietary similarity with herbivores, it is taxonomically classified as a bear.

Answer: (a) Bear

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