A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?
AIndian wild buffalo
BIndian wild ass
CIndian wild boar
DIndian gazelle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Indian wild ass
UPSC CSE Prelims 2011 (GS-I, Set A), Q.51. Official answer key: B.
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