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The zoological name of common hare, found in northern India is

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Oryctolagus cuniculus
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Lepus ruficaudatus
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Dasypus sexcinstus
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Alactaga indica
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Solution

The correct option is A Lepus ruficaudatus
The Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis) or black-naped hare and is a common species of hare found in the Indian subcontinent. They are found in Himalaya, Malabar, Assam and Punjab. They have the grey patch at the back of neck and brown at the upper surface. There are 7 recognized subspecies of Indian hare and one of them is Lepus ruficaudatus
Thus, the correct answer is B.

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