UPSC Prelims 2021·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

Consider the following animals : 1. Hedgehog 2. Marmot 3. Pangolin To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/ protect its/their vulnerable parts?

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  1. A1 and 2
  2. B2 only
  3. C3 onlyCorrect
  4. D1 and 3

Explanation

1. Hedgehog: Yes. Hedgehogs are well-known for rolling into a tight ball when threatened, exposing only their spines to predators. 2. Marmot: No. Marmots do not roll up. They retreat to their burrows or use alarm calls to warn others of danger. 3. Pangolin: Yes. Pangolins roll into a ball when threatened, using their hard, overlapping scales as armor. Therefore, hedgehogs and pangolins (1 and 3) roll up to reduce the chance of being captured by predators.
geography: Consider the following animals : 1. Hedgehog 2. Marmot 3. Pangolin To reduce the chance of being captured by predators,

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