54. Recently Scientists have discovered a new species of Pika. Consider the statements :

1. It is a mammal belonging to the rabbit and hare family in the Himalayas in Sikkim.

2. They hibernate during winter season like other mammalian species inhabiting such cold

climates.

3. They are a keystone species.

Which of the above statements is/are crrect ?

a) 1 and 2 only

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b) 2 and 3 only

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c) 1 and 3 only

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d) All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
c) 1 and 3 only

Answer : C

Explanation :

Scientists have discovered a new species of Pika, a mammal belonging to the rabbit and hare family in the Himalayas in Sikkim. It has been identified as ‘Ochotonasikimaria’.

It is quite distinctive from all other pika species genetically and not in physical observation.

Pikas are members of the rabbit family and look like tailless rats.

They live in the mountains or in temperate regions. They do not hibernate unlike other mammalian species inhabiting such cold climates. They are a keystone species and ecosystem engineers.

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