Kharai camel breed characteristics
Question
What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1.
It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
- 2.
It survives by grazing on mangroves.
- 3.
It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
Options
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Kharai camel, found in the Kutch region of Gujarat, is a unique breed known for its exceptional ability to swim in seawater and survive for long distances in marine environments—a rare trait among camels. It also feeds on mangrove vegetation, which is tolerant to salt, making it well-adapted to coastal saline environments. Statement 3 is incorrect because Kharai camels have been domesticated by local herders in the Kutch region and are used for various purposes. The breed is not wild; it has been integrated into local pastoral and agricultural systems. Only statements 1 and 2 correctly describe the unique characteristics of this camel breed.
Question details
Year
2016
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q44
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Wildlife and Biodiversity
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Wildlife and Biodiversity - India
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