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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:
  • 1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
  • 2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
  • 3. They are omnivorous.
How many of the above statements are correct?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
Result Summary
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:
  • 1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
  • 2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
  • 3. They are omnivorous.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer
Only two
Subject: Environment.Context: Behavior of Indian squirrels.Details: According to the official answer key, two statements are deemed correct. Indian palm squirre......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject
Environment.
Context
Behavior of Indian squirrels.
Details
According to the official answer key, two statements are deemed correct. Indian palm squirrels build dreys (nests) in trees, but ground squirrels make burrows. They are known to cache food and are functionally omnivorous, consuming nuts, seeds, insects, and bird eggs.