Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Presence of gharials in water signifies a low water quality of rivers.
2.Gangetic gharial is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red Data List..
Select the correct statement using the code given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect. Population of Gharials are a good indicator of clean river water. Gangetic gharials are Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
Source: The Hindu