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UPSC 2011: A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal ?
(a)Indian wild buffalo
(b)Indian wild ass
(c)Indian wild boar
(d)Indian gazelle
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Indian wild ass
The Indian wild ass naturally occurs in the saline desert and sandy grasslands of the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. In this harsh habitat it has virtually no natural predators; however, expansion of salt-pan mining and grazing pressures threaten its survival. The other listed animals inhabit moist forests or semi-arid scrub, not saline desert tracts. ([upscprep.com](https://www.upscprep.com/upsc-prelims-2011-gs-question-paper-and-answer-key/))
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The correct answer is option (b): Indian wild ass. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2011, GS Paper 1, as Question 51. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Protected Areas & Wildlife.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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