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UPSC 2002: Which one of the following animals is monogamous?
(a)Wolf
(b)Walrus
(c)Seal
(d)Deer
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Wolf
Gray wolves form long-term pair bonds; the alpha male and female usually remain together for life, making the species functionally monogamous. Walrus, seals and most deer species are polygynous with one male mating with several females. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/list/6-animal-species-that-mate-for-life?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2002, GS Paper 1, as Question 74. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Ecosystems & Ecology Concepts.
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