Question

    Consider the following statements about Camelids: 

    1.    United Nations recently declared 2025 the International Year of Camelids.       

    2.    They are known for their remarkable adaptations to arid and high-altitude environments.

    3.    A Camelid refers to any of the even-toed ungulates of the family Camelidae. E.g. camels, llamas, alpacas, etc. 

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The United Nations recently declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids.  A Camelid refers to any of the even-toed ungulates of the family Camelidae. E.g. camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas.  They are known for their remarkable adaptations to arid and high-altitude environments.  These ungulates can be classified into two major groups: the Old World and the New  World. 

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