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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following states has recently declared Indus river dolphin as the state’s aquatic animal?
A
Haryana
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Punjab
D
Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The decision was taken in the Punjab State Wildlife Board presided over by the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh.

Detailed explanation-2: -The state of Punjab is set to start the Census of one of the world’s most threatened cetaceans, Indus River dolphin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indus river dolphins are found in Pakistan and River Beas, a tributary of Indus River in Punjab, India. The dolphin is the state aquatic animal of Punjab and WWF-India is working towards its conservation. River Beas is the only habitat of Indus River Dolphin in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -CHANDIGARH:Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday gave the nod to declare the endangered Indus river Dolphin, found only in Beas river, as Punjab state aquatic animal.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Ganges river dolphin is important because it is a reliable indicator of the health of the entire river ecosystem. The government of India declared it the National Aquatic Animal in 2009.

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