Question

Crocodiles found in India are

• A. Crocodylus potostis and Crocodylus palusrris
• B. Crocodylus palustris and Gavialis gangeticus
• C. Gavialis gangeticus and Crocodylus porosus
• D. Crocodylus porosus, Crocodylus palustris and Gavialis gangeticus

Answer 1

The correct option is D Crocodylus porosus, Crocodylus palustris and Gavialis gangeticus

There are 3 crocodiles found in India. The Mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) and the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). In India, their habitat includes lakes and rivers.

The Mugger crocodiles are found throughout India in almost all rivers. The saltwater crocodile is found in the eastern states of Odisha, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The Gharials are found in only some rivers of India which includes Chambal, Ganges, Yamuna, Kali, Kosi, Gandak. Hence, the correct answer is option D.