Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus River Dolphin:
1.It is endemic to the Indus River system and is primarily found in Pakistan, with a small population in India.
2.It is functionally blind and relies on echolocation to navigate and hunt in turbid waters.
3.It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List due to effective conservation measures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is correct: Found mainly in Pakistan’s Indus system, with a small population in India (Punjab).
Statement 2 is correct: It is functionally blind and uses echolocation.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is Endangered, not Least Concern.
Source: DTE
