Question

Draw one animal living in or around the Ganga that is currently under threat of pollution.
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Ganga, among many rivers in India, is contaminated due to various human activities. Human and industrial waste causes water pollution.

Explanation:

• Ganga river is home to various aquatic flora and fauna.
• In International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN ) Red List, around 10 species of river Ganga is on the verge of extinction. It includes Gangetic dolphin, Gharial are listed as endangered species.
• Other animals including black-bellied tern(bird), three stripped roofed turtle, golden mahseer fish etc are under threat of pollution.
• The species(animals) that are likely to become extinct in the coming time period due to various factors (like disturbance to their habitat) is called endangered species.
• Please refer to the image of Gangetic dolphin.