Biodiversity and its Conservation Question 47
47. Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India?
(a) Gangetic shark
(b) River dolphin
(c) Blue whale
(d) Sea-horse
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. This mammal is also said to represent the purity of the holy Ganga as it can only survive in pure and fresh water. Platanista gangetica has a long pointed snout and also have visible teeth in both the upper and lower jaws.
