Question

A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?

1. Indian wild buffalo
2. Indian wild ass
3. Indian wild boar
4. Indian gazelle

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Indian wild ass

The correct answer is Indian wild ass.

• Indian Wild Buffalo:
  • The Indian Wild Buffalo is the state animal of Chhattisgarh.
  • They are mainly found in the alluvial grasslands, marshes, swamps and river valleys.
  • They are generally found in areas that have plenty of water holes and resources.
  • IUCN status: Endangered.
• Indian wild ass:
  • The Indian wild ass also called the Ghudkhur, Khur, or Indian onager in the local Gujarati language.
  • The major population of Indian WildAss is in Little Rann of Kachchh.
  • Saline deserts (Rann of Kutch ), arid grasslands, and shrublands are their preferred environments.
  • The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to habitat degradation.
  • IUCN status: Near Threatened.
• Indian wild boar:
  • It is also known as the Andamanese pig or Moupin pig.
  • They are mainly found in high crops and causes large damage to agricultural crops such as Rice, Sugarcane etc.
  • IUCN status:  Least Concern
• Indian gazelle:
  • They have been observed in dry deciduous forests, open woodlands, and dry areas.
  • They are primarily found in the northwestern region of India in the state of Rajasthan.
  • IUCN status: Least Concern.