The Kharai camel is a distinct camel breed adapted to the harsh coastal and arid environment of Kutch, known for its swimming ability and diet based on mangroves.
What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Asked in UPSC IAS 2016 · Topic: Taxonomy (Taxonomic Characters and Evidence (Morphological, Anatomical, Cytological, Molecular))
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