73. 'Hawksbill sea turtle' is making news in recent past; consider the following statements in regards to this

i. Hawksbill sea turtle is a vulnerable sea turtle.

ii. It has a worldwide distribution in Atlantic and Indo-Pacific Ocean.

iii. Hawksbill shells were the primary source of decorative purposes.

iv. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species outlaws the capture and trade of hawksbill sea turtles and products derived from them.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a) i only

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b) iii only

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c) ii and iii only

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d) i ii iii and iv

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Solution

The correct option is A
a) i only

Ans73. A

Explanation: Hawksbill sea turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle has a worldwide distribution in Atlantic and Indo-Pacific Ocean. Hawksbill sea turtles have a wide range, found predominantly in tropical reefs of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans.Two major subpopulations are known, in the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific. Hawksbill sea turtles are primarily found in tropical coral reefs. They are usually seen resting in caves and ledges in and around these reefs throughout the day. As a highly migratory species, they inhabit a wide range of habitats, from the open ocean to lagoons and even mangrove swamps in estuaries.

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