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UPSC 2015: With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3
(d)3 only
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The dugong (Dugong dugon) is a strictly herbivorous marine mammal, popularly called a ‘sea cow’ ([guinnessworldrecords.com](https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/717326-most-herbivorous-marine-mammal?utm_source=openai)). In India it occurs mainly in the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Gulf of Kachchh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands—not along the entire coastline—and it is accorded the highest legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 ([indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/knowledge-nugget-iucn-world-conservation-congress-2025-2025-10310205/?utm_source=openai)).
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