National aquatic animal of India – UPSC Prelims PYQ 2015

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

1. Saltwater crocodile
2. Olive ridley turtle
3. Gangetic dolphin
4. Gharial

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• Gangetic River Dolphin is India’s national aquatic animal.

• The other options have been addressed in different questions from previous year papers.

Answer: (c) Gangetic Dolphin; Difficulty Level: Easy