Question
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. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally
4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:
C
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Explanation:
The possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins, other than poaching, include:
1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers
2. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally
3.Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers
These factors can disrupt their habitat, lead to accidental deaths, and affect the quality of their environment.