Question

A similarity among blackbuck, gharial, rhinoceros and marsh crocodile is that they are

• A. Animal with thick chitinous skin
• B. Oviparous
• C. Endangered species
• D. found in the forest of North-East India.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Endangered species

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. All those species of plants and animals which are liable to become extinct due to direct or indirect interference of human beings are called endangered species.
2. Indian wild ass and Great Indian rhinoceros, blackbuck, gharial, and marsh crocodile are endangered species in India.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

The animals blackbuck, gharial, rhinoceros, and marsh crocodile do not contain thick chitinous skin.

Option B:

The female that produces an egg is called oviparous so all animals like blackbuck, gharial, rhinoceros and marsh crocodile are not oviparous.

Option D:

In blackbuck, gharial, rhinoceros, and marsh crocodile, all animals are not found in the forest some animals habitats are water.

Final answer: A similarity among blackbuck, gharial, rhinoceros and marsh crocodile is that they are endangered species.