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Subject: Environment & Ecology Chapter: Animal Diversity

2012 PYQ

Question 14

What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?

Choose one answer AOryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains BOryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk COryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north-east India only DNone of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct

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Correct answer: A

Correct Option: A Explanation: Oryx is adapted to dry warm habitats, while the Tibetan antelope (chiru) inhabits cold high-altitude steppes. Option-wise Analysis: A: Correct - Correct: this contrasts the two antelopes’ principal ecological adaptations. B: Incorrect - Oryx has horns, not antlers; chiru is targeted for its shahtoosh underwool, not musk. C: Incorrect - Oryx is not limited to western India, and chiru is found in the Tibetan plateau/Ladakh region. D: Incorrect - The habitat contrast in A is accurate.

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