Match List-I (Indian wild life species) with List-II (Scientific names) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I List-II (Indian wild life species) (Scientific names) A. Asiatic wild ass 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus B. Barasingha 2. Cervus duvauceli C. Chinkara 3. Equus hemionus D. Nilgai 4. Gazella gazella

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Correct answer: A – 3; B – 2; C – 4; D – 1. A is matched with 3: Asiatic Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur) or Khur, is an Endangered equid found in the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. It has a chestnut brown coat with a dark dorsal stripe and can run at 70 km/h. It is adapted to arid landscapes and survives on minimal water and grazes on grasses and fruits. Conservation efforts, including the Wild Ass Sanctuary, have helped stabilize its population. B is matched with 2: Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) is recognized for its 12-tined antlers. It inhabits grasslands and swamps in Kanha and Dudhwa National Parks. Barasinghas are social grazers, feeding on grasses and aquatic plants. Once critically endangered due to habitat loss, their population has improved due to conservation initiatives such as habitat restoration and anti-poaching measures. C is matched with 4: Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) is a small, agile antelope found in arid and semi-arid regions like the Thar Desert. It has a reddish-buff coat, white underparts, and distinctive facial markings. Chinkaras are solitary browsers, fe

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