I. 28 species of tortoises and freshwater turtles are found in India. |
II. Turtles act as scavengers of cleaning up water bodies and generally are used as indicators of river health. |
III. The National Mission for Clean Ganga envisages breeding and release of turtles to clean wetlands. |
A) I and III
B) II and III
C) I and II
D) I, II and III
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
28 species of freshwater turtles and tortoises are also found in India. Turtles act as scavengers in cleaning up water bodies and generally being indicators of river health. Ironically, the National Mission for Clean Ganga envisages breeding and release of turtles to clean wetlands, even as poaching and trade continue across the Gangetic belt.You need to login to perform this action.
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