Dugongs, often called 'sea cows', are exclusively herbivorous, feeding on seagrass beds. They are highly vulnerable and are listed under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, affording them maximum protection.
With reference to ‘dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Asked in UPSC IAS 2015 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972 and its amendments)
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