Q. Consider the following pairs:
Country – Animal found in its natural habitat
1. Brazil – Indri
2. Indonesia – Elk
3. Madagascar – Bonobo
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct answer: (d) None
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
1. Brazil – Indri
Indris are lemurs native to Madagascar, not Brazil. This pair is incorrect.
2. Indonesia – Elk
Elk are primarily found in North America and parts of Asia, but not typically in Indonesia. This pair is incorrect.
3. Madagascar – Bonobo
Bonobos are great apes native to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa, not Madagascar. This pair is incorrect.