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UPSC 2022: Which of the following is not a bird ?
(a)Golden Mahseer
(b)Indian Nightjar
(c)Spoonbill
(d)White Ibis
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Golden Mahseer
Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora) is a large freshwater fish, not a bird, whereas the Indian Nightjar, Spoonbill and White Ibis are all avian species. Hence option (a) is the only non-bird. ([iasuniverse.com](https://www.iasuniverse.com/answers-with-explanation-upsc-prelims-gs1-paper-2022/5/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Golden Mahseer. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper 1, as Question 47. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Biodiversity & Conservation.
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