Consider the following statements: 1. Toothless mammals, such as pangolins, are not found in India. 2. Gibbon is the only ape found in India.

Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Toothless mammals, such as pangolins, are not found in India.

2. Gibbon is the only ape found in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) is found in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and some parts of Pakistan. Gibbons are the only apes found in India. The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is in Assam which is a safe recluse for gibbons.