Q. Consider the following statements about Australia:
1.The platypus, echidna are egg-laying mammals endemic to the continent.
2.The Murray river is its largest river.
3.The national animal of Australia is a marsupial.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: All Statements are correct

Statement 1 is correct: Notable fauna of Australia includes the egg-laying mammals like Platypus, Echidna.

Statement 2 is correct: Longest River: Murray River (~2,500 km)

Statement 3 is correct: Kangaroo is the national animal of Australia which is a marsupial.

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