The docile and graceful river dolphin is now India's National Aquatic Animal. The Ganges river dolphin can only live in freshwater and is essentially blind. They hunt by emitting ultrasonic sounds, which bounces off of fish and other prey, enabling them to “see” an image in their mind. They are frequently found alone or in small groups, and generally a mother and calf travel together
Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India?
NEET UG 2016 — Botany Animal Kingdom
Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India?
Held on 30 Apr 2016 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Gangetic shark
- B
River dolphin
- C
Blue whale
- D
Sea-horse
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