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Which of the following is the State Animal of Andaman and Nicobar?1. Dugong2. Indian rhinoceros3. Sangai4. Red panda

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Dugong

The Correct Answer is Dugong.

  • State Animal of Andaman and Nicobar is Dugong.
  • Dugong, an endangered marine mammal, also known as Sea Cow, is only a strictly marine mammal, which is herbivorous.
  • It mainly feeds on sea-grass and other aquatic vegetation.
  • The dugong is distributed in shallow tropical waters in Indo-Pacific Region.
  • The animal is about the three-meter length and weighs about 400 kg.
  • In India Dugong is reported from the Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 
  • Within A&N Islands Dugong has been reported from Ritchie”s Archipelago, North Reef, Little Andaman, and parts of Nicobars.

              STATE ANIMAL              STATE
Indian rhinocerosAssam
SangaiManipur
Red pandaSikkim


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