Indian squirrels — nests/burrows, food storage, omnivorous
Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels : How many of the above statements are correct?
- 1.
They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
- 2.
They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
- 3.
They are omnivorous.
Options
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Explanation
Only statement 3 is correct. Indian palm squirrels are omnivorous, opportunistically feeding on insects and bird eggs alongside nuts and fruits. Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect; unlike temperate ground squirrels, Indian squirrels primarily nest in trees or crevices (not burrows) and generally do not cache food in the ground, as food is available year-round in tropical climates.
Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q17
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Biodiversity & Conservation
Type
How-many counting
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
Wildlife of India / Tropical Rodent Behavioral Adaptations
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