Consider the following fauna: 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer. How many of the above…

Consider the following fauna: 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer. How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

Solution

Per the official UPSC key, the answer is D. Most keys marked B: Malabar Civet and Sambar are nocturnal; Lion-tailed Macaque is diurnal.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2023

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