Q. With reference to Gharials, consider the following statements:
1. It is listed as endangered in the IUCN red list of species.
2. They are the only living crocodilian with visible sexual dimorphism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Statement 1 is incorrect: IUCN Status: Critically Endangered 

  • Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I 
  • CITES: Appendix I 

Statement 2 is correct: Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a fish-eating crocodile. It is also the only living crocodilian with visible sexual dimorphism. 

Source: Article 

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