Consider the following statements:1. Salt-water crocodiles are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.2. Shrew and Tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: a) 1 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct: The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is India’s largest reptile and is found in the mangroves and coastal waters of:Andaman & Nicobar Islands (notably in North & Middle Andaman)Bhitarkanika National Park, OdishaSundarbans, West BengalMahanadi & Godavari estuaries They are apex predators inhabiting coastal areas, estuaries, riv- ers, and mangrove swamps.The Andaman and Nicobar Islands provide suitable habitats for these crocodiles.Bhitarkanika holds the record for the world’s largest saltwater crocodile, mea- suring 7.1 meters (23 feet) UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 426Statement 2 is incorrect : Shrews are small mammals found in various parts of India, including the Western Ghats but they are not exclusive to the Malabar region.Tapirs are not found in India.They are native to Central and South America, as well as Southeast Asia (Malayan tapir).355
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