NEET2016BotanyAnimal KingdomActual
Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India?
Options
- AGangetic shark
- BRiver dolphin
- CBlue whale
- DSea-horse
Correct answer
B. River dolphin
Step-by-step solution
The docile and graceful river dolphin is now India's National Aquatic Animal. The Ganges river dolphin can only live in freshwater and is essentially blind. They hunt by emitting ultrasonic sounds, which bounces off of fish and other prey, enabling them to “see” an image in their mind. They are frequently found alone or in small groups, and generally a mother and calf travel together