Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Gharials are found in both freshwater and sea water areas.
2. National Chambal sanctuary hosts the largest population of gharials.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Gharials are fish-eating freshwater crocodiles characterized by narrow and bulbous nasal snouts.
- Gharials live in clear freshwater river systems and are a good indicator of clean river water.
- Gharials were historically found in the river system of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and southern part of Bhutan and Nepal.
Source: FORUMIAS
