UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2014
Question 52 of 53Environment and Ecology

Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers 2. An increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers 3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally 4. Use of synthetic fertilisers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers.

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation

21 words hidden ... agricultural runoff and chemicals. An increase in crocodile population is not considered a principal driver of their ... 23 words hidden

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