Question

    Which state has recently declared the Gangetic dolphin as the state aquatic animal

    A Rajasthan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B West Bengal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared the Gangetic Dolphin as the state aquatic animal. Its scientific name is Platanista gangetica. Ganga dolphin has been placed in the Endangered category in the IUCN Red List. In 2009, the Ganges dolphin was recognized as the National Aquatic Animal by the Government of India.

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