With reference to ‘dugong’, mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a herbivorous marine animal.
- It is found along the entire coast of India
- It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Dugong is a herbivorous marine mammal that exclusively feeds on seagrass meadows in shallow coastal waters.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Dugongs are not found along the entire coast of India; they are restricted to Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Gulf of Kutch, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Dugong is accorded the highest protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, making hunting or harming them a serious offence.
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