Q72 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:1.The leader of an elephant group is a female.2.The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.3.An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.4.Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Exam
Union Public Service Commission — Civil Services Examination (UPSC)
Board
UPSC
Stage
Prelims
Year
2020
Paper
UPSC Prelims — Prelims General Studies Paper I (General Studies)
Booklet
Set A
Question
Q72
Topic
Current Affairs and GK
Syllabus
Current events, government schemes, miscellaneous GK — Prelims GS Paper I.
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 4 only
C Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary | Answer:
D Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

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