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Environment & Ecology2016
What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India?
  1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in
  2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
  3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation

The correct answer is "1 and 2 only" as the Kharai camel is indeed unique for its ability to swim up to three kilometers in seawater and its diet that primarily consists of grazing on mangroves, which enables it to thrive in coastal habitats. However, unlike the assertion in option 3, Kharai camels are not entirely wild and can be domesticated; they are managed and herded by local communities. Understanding the Kharai camel's adaptations highlights the intricate interplay between species and their environments, a concept critical in studies of biodiversity and ecology, particularly relevant in the context of climate change and habitat preservation as emphasized in UPSC syllabus.

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